Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol
Protesters attempt to break through police lines near the Seoul Western District Court, Jan. 18, 2025 | Image: Korea Pro
The storming of the Seoul Western District Court by far-right protesters over the weekend, sparked by the formal arrest of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, highlights South Korea’s escalating political polarization and eroding trust in judicial institutions.
Experts told Korea Pro that without swift legal action against the perpetrators and efforts to restore public confidence, South Korea could face further instability.
The storming of the Seoul Western District Court by far-right protesters over the weekend, sparked by the formal arrest of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, highlights South Korea’s escalating political polarization and eroding trust in judicial institutions.
Experts told Korea Pro that without swift legal action against the perpetrators and efforts to restore public confidence, South Korea could face further instability.
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