South Korea opposition stages mass rally against President Lee Jae Myung
A large-scale rally involving lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party was held in central Seoul on Oct. 3. Participants protested against South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his policies, South Korean news agency Yonhap News reported.
The main opposition People Power Party staged a mass rally in central Seoul on October 3, 2025, to protest against South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his policies, according to Yonhap News. Nearly 70 lawmakers, led by People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok, participated in the demonstration. The rally was primarily driven by dissatisfaction with the government's response to a mine explosion that occurred in the demilitarized zone on September 21, resulting in three South Korean service members being injured, two seriously.
Opposition lawmakers accused President Lee of not responding firmly enough to North Korea's actions following the incident. They also criticized the administration's handling of a prosecution reform and a decision to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, arguing that these changes could shield the president from the consequences of ongoing court proceedings.
This marked the first large-scale street protest involving People Power Party lawmakers since late September 2025.
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