[South Korea] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Small-scale pro-Yoon Suk-yeol rallies occurred near the presidential residence in Seoul on April 8, 2025, involving approximately 1,010 protesters across multiple gatherings. The events appear to be peaceful demonstrations related to the former president's impeachment.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The small scale and peaceful nature of these demonstrations suggest minimal immediate disruption to South Korean supply chains or regional logistics networks.

Watch points

• Monitor for potential escalation in protest size or geographic spread that could affect Seoul metropolitan area logistics
• Track any government response measures that might impact movement restrictions around key infrastructure