Progressive, conservative, Gwanghwamun rally...Tensions rise over Yoon's discourse.

[Anchor]
With President Yoon Suk Yeol announcing a statement on martial law this morning, progressive and conservative groups are gathering at the same time in front of Seoul City Hall to hold a rally.

There are also concerns that the two sides will clash with President Yoon's remarks, which denied the allegations of rebellion.

There is a reporter on the scene. Reporter Shin Gwihye!

[Reporter]
Yes, it's in front of Seoul City Hall.

[Anchor]
Please tell us the atmosphere of the site.

[Reporter]
Yes, the rally in front of City Hall began at 2 p.m.

I've been out here since 1 o'clock, and the number of participants is gradually increasing as time goes by.

Now, the road is filled from the front of the city hall to the vicinity of Sungnyemun Gate.

Participants are chanting slogans such as impeachment and arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol and dismantling of the people's power.

In particular, some criticize President Yoon's announcement today to the effect that the declaration of emergency martial law was justified, saying it reminds of the military coup of the new military, Chun Doo-hwan, which took place 45 years ago today.

The organizer, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, planned to hold a rally here from 2 o'clock and then march toward Yeouido.

Soon after the announcement of the presidential statement in the morning, the route was revised to march in the direction of the presidential office in Yongsan.

After the march, the rally will continue in Yeouido from 6 p.m.

[Anchor]
There's also an anti-impeachment rally in the neighborhood?

[Reporter]
Yes, a rally against the impeachment of President Yoon by a conservative group is being held near Gwanghwamun, about 700m from here.

Participants responded this morning to the contents of President Yoon's statement, saying, "It was well announced" or "It was not a civil war."

is also shouting slogans against Democratic Party Chairman Lee Jae-myung or criticizing Cho Kuk, the leader of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, who was sentenced to prison in the morning.The anti-impeachment rallies of

were held close to each other, raising the possibility of a collision, but the police are still on their toes in case of a possible collision.

I'm YTN Shin Gwihye in front of Seoul City Hall.

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