Former President Yoon Suk-yeol left the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, at around 4 p.m. on the 11th and returned to his home in AcroVista, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu. This was just 7 days after his impeachment. Thousands of supporters gathered in Hannam-dong and Seocho-dong shouted, 'Yoon Again,' and Former President Yoon shook hands with supporters holding up his fist.
윤석열 전 대통령이 11일 오후 서울 용산구 한남동 대통령 공관을 떠나 서초구 서초동 아크로비스타 자택으로 돌아갔다. 파면된 지 7일 만이다. 한남동과 서초동에 모인 윤 전 대통령 지지자 수천명은 “윤 어게인(Yoon Again)”을 외쳤고, 윤 전 대통령은 주먹을 쥐고 지지자들과 악수를 했다.
The vehicle carrying Former President Yoon and his wife Kim Keon-hee descended Hannam Boulevard under the protection of the Presidential Security Service at around 5:09 a.m. When the entrance gate opened, Former President Yoon got out of the car. Wearing a dark suit with a light blue shirt and no tie, Former President Yoon shook hands and embraced students dressed in 'goose jackets' who were waiting in front.
Former President Yoon continued to shake hands and hug supporters, at times showing his fist with his right hand before re-boarding the vehicle after 4 minutes. Even after getting in the car, he rolled down the window to wave at supporters and show his fist. The vehicle moved slowly, at a speed similar to that of the security agents running, allowing Former President Yoon to greet supporters lined up along Hannam Boulevard.
While moving from Hannam Boulevard to below the Han River, supporters of Former President Yoon held signs saying 'YOON AGAIN' on the Hangang Bridge. Former President Yoon waved at supporters from this spot as well.
While shaking hands, Former President Yoon also wore a red hat that he received from a supporter. The hat was inscribed with 'Make Korea Great Again.' It appears to be a reference to the slogan of U.S. President Donald Trump, 'MAGA (Make America Great Again).'
As Former President Yoon exited the residence and boarded the vehicle heading home, about 2,000 supporters gathered nearby (according to unofficial police estimates) chanted 'Yoon Again.' This recent slogan means that 'Former President Yoon should return to the presidency, for example, by running again or by continuing his legacy.'
'Mr. President, don’t forget our young people,' one supporter sobbed. Another shouted, 'Mr. President, you will come back.' Some supporters cried out, 'What’s going to happen to our country?' The emcee of a rally held here said, 'Let’s all go to Seocho-dong starting tomorrow; our only president is Yoon Suk-yeol.'
The vehicle carrying Former President Yoon arrived at AcroVista in Seocho-dong at around 5:30 p.m., about 15 minutes later. Former President Yoon did not enter the underground parking lot and got out in front of the main entrance where supporters were gathered. Here too, Former President Yoon shook hands and waved at supporters.
Kim Keon-hee also got out of the car, received bouquets from supporters, and embraced them. According to unofficial police estimates, 500 people welcomed Former President Yoon upon his return home.
On that day, a banner reading 'Thank you for your hard work, Mr. President and Mrs. President' was hung on the exterior wall of the AcroVista building, signed by the residents' representatives. Security personnel prevented outsiders from entering the apartment.
Nearby AcroVista, a 'call for the re-arrest of Former President Yoon' rally was held, but only about 30 people participated. There were no clashes with Former President Yoon's supporters.