In Seoul in clashes after the impeachment, Park Geun-Hye, two people were killed
TOKYO, Mar 10 — RIA Novosti, Xenia Naka. Two people were killed in clashes in Central Seoul after the ouster of President Park Geun-Hye, told Yonhap news Agency.
According to Yonhap news, one of the victims, 72-year-old man received multiple head injuries from which he died. Apparently, it belonged to supporters of the former President. About the second victim yet detailed information.
Earlier it was reported about clashes between supporters of ousted President Park Geun-Hye and the police. It was also reported about the attack on the journalists. In particular, a head injury received operator Agency Kyodo.
Two meetings — supporters and opponents of Park Geun-Hye — took place in the South Korean capital in anticipation of a court decision, which was either to leave the President in office, or to approve impeachment. Following the announcement, which was broadcast on the big screens on TV, police had feared clashes between the rally participants.
Seoul”s main square is divided in two by police buses Park following the impeachment decision. Protesting factions nearby. pic.twitter.com/8jTaoEjznU
— James Pearson (@pearswick) March 10, 2017
Park Geun-Hye became the first President of South Korea, removed from office by impeachment. On Friday, the constitutional court adopted the decision on the impeachment of the President in connection with the corruption scandal. The impeachment was declared by Parliament on 9 December last year. Within 60 days, starting from today, the country will elect a new President.