On 14 March 2025, protesters from the Gwangju Council of Civic Organisations, Korean People Artist Federation, and Gwangju-Jeonnam Memorial Solidarity held a press conference and picketed at 5.18 Democracy Square (Gwangju - Dong). They protested against the release of President Yoon Suk-yeol and encouraged citizens to actively participate in rallies demanding his impeachment.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

On March 14, 2025, civic groups peacefully held a rally in Gwangju calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. Currently classified as a 'low' grade peaceful protest, with no reported direct logistics disruptions or threats to industrial facilities.

Supply-chain impact

• Gwangju regional transport — Possible temporary traffic control around May 18 Democracy Square area, but impact limited due to distance from major industrial complexes or logistics hubs
• Political instability — If impeachment-related protests continue, concerns over indirect impact on investor sentiment and economic activity due to increased nationwide political uncertainty
• Manufacturing hub — Gwangju-South Jeolla region is a concentration area for automotive (Kia), petrochemical, and steel industries, but current protest scale and nature suggest low possibility of production disruptions

Watch points

• Protest expansion — Need to track spread of similar rallies to other major cities and changes in participation scale
• Political tension escalation — Monitor possibility of large-scale rallies or counter-protests linked to impeachment procedure progress