[South Korea] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 4, 2025, approximately 1,000 protesters gathered near City Hall Station in Seoul to support the impeachment proceedings against former President Yoon Suk-yeol, celebrating when the acting Chief Justice announced his removal from office. The protest was characterized as peaceful with low severity.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Given the peaceful nature and celebratory tone following the impeachment verdict, immediate supply chain disruption appears minimal.

Watch points

• Monitor for additional protests or counter-demonstrations that could affect Seoul's central business district or transportation networks
• Track political stability indicators as South Korea transitions through the post-impeachment period, which could influence business confidence and investment flows