Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are looking to former US president Donald Trump for help, viewing him as a potential savior against what they believe is Chinese influence in the region. Yoon was impeached and arrested on charges of directing a rebellion, a move that has emboldened his supporters who see parallels with Trump's own fights against what he perceives as a 'deep state' and political opposition.
has been embroiled in a political crisis since December, when Yoon suddenly declared martial law, a move that was quickly overturned when opposition lawmakers were able to access parliament. Yoon was ousted, arrested, and indicted on charges of directing a rebellion — a charge that could carry the death penalty or life in prison if convicted. His prosecution has emboldened his supporters, who are now looking to their ideologically aligned ally across the Pacific for help.
“We will deliver an accurate account of the unprecedented state of affairs, detailing how the opposition party incited a rebellion to impeach the president and, thereafter, the acting president,” she wrote. Conservative South Koreans’ hopes in Trump have been reflected in their adoption of his slogans, including “Stop the Steal,” and waving American flags.
Those surviving and their descendants view the U.S. as their protector and responsible for South Korea’s rise during the latter half of the 20th century. As in the U.S., evangelical Christians in South Korea are among the most conservative and most politically active demographics. They helped Yoon, a Christian, stay afloat despite historically low approval ratings. The current crisis isn’t the first time they have drawn parallels with political developments in the U.S.
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