Scenes of despair, joy as South Korea's impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeol vacates official home

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol waves to supporters as he vacates his official residence. He was impeached on December 14, 2024, over his declaration of martial law in the country on December 3. (AP)

Supporters hold a banner with a picture of Yoon near his private residence. The part of the banner read “President Yoon Suk Yeol”. He returned to his private home and faces a criminal trial on rebellion charges. (AP) ​

A woman holds a banner which says "Yoon Again !" at a rally in support of the impeached leader in Seoul. (AP)

A supporter was seen wearing a customized printed t-shirt with an image of Yoon. Dozens of supporters gathered holding the placard “Your excellency Yoon, we will carry on with your spirit”. (AP)

A supporter seen carrying flowers near Yoon’s private residence in Seoul. Experts have suggested he may try to rally his supporters and influence the upcoming presidential election. (AP)

However, not everyone was shedding tears. A protester is seen impersonating him outside his private residence. (AP)

A masked protester performs during a demonstration against Yoon in Seoul. In April, South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment. He is the first sitting president to be detained while still in office. (AP)

Yoon was arrested on January 15 after a tense confrontation at his official residence in Seoul. He was released from custody in March 2025 after the court cancelled his arrest warrant. (AP)