Yoon Suk-yeol's Supporters Gather in Large Numbers During Investigation

On June 29, 2025, after attending his first summons for the insurrection special investigation, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was escorted home by hundreds of supporters. The gathering began around 10 PM the previous evening, with supporters lining the streets from the Seoul High Prosecutor's Office to his residence at Acro Vista.

At approximately 12:45 AM, the previously locked doors of the Seoul High Prosecutor's Office opened, and by 12:58 AM, Yoon emerged from the building, quickly entering his vehicle without responding to any media inquiries. As his car left the prosecutor's office at 12:59 AM, the crowd erupted in cheers, chanting, "We love you, Mr. President!" and "Thank you for your hard work!"

Yoon acknowledged his supporters with a faint smile and a wave as his vehicle slowly made its way along Seocho-daero towards his home. Many supporters ran alongside the car, expressing their dedication with shouts of, "You've worked hard, Mr. President!" and "We will protect you!"

Earlier, around 10 PM, supporters had prepared a human chain stretching approximately 940 meters along the streets leading to the prosecutor's office, with police estimating the crowd size at around 1,500 at 9 PM. However, as the night wore on and Yoon's return was delayed, many supporters left, leaving about 200 by dawn.

When news broke that Yoon's questioning had concluded and the document review was starting, the crowd cheered, chanting his name louder. Barricades were set up in front of the demonstrators, who waved their phones with flashlights in anticipation of Yoon's exit. One YouTuber encouraged the crowd to flash their lights in support when Yoon appeared.

As the investigation extended past midnight, frustration grew among supporters, who directed their anger towards the prosecutor's office, questioning whether Yoon was being deliberately held back. Some even suggested they would remain there until they received a response.

Earlier in the day, a small group of supporters for President Lee Jae-myung had dispersed by evening, but tensions flared briefly between passersby and demonstrators. Yoon returned home after more than 15 hours at the prosecutor's office, having arrived there at 9:56 AM the previous day.