For the past week, 72-year-old Kim Kwon-seop has been among the thousands gathered near the home of South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, aiming to shield him from prosecutors seeking to detain him on insurrection charges related to his declaration of martial law. Supporters of Yoon view the opposition as committing insurrection and believe the election was rigged, rallying under the “national-flag brigade” to defend Yoon’s presidency against perceived threats from North Korea and China. Amid political turmoil and polarization, right-wing YouTubers play a significant role in spreading conspiracy theories and rallying support for Yoon, who faces impeachment and public backlash, with his strongest allies being his flag-waving supporters and online influencers.
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