More than ten thousands of enraged South Koreans rallied in Seoul and other places Saturday night (11 hours time difference between South Korea and the United States) to demand President Park Geun-hye's resignation over a scandal involving her longtime confidante and ex-advisors.The nationwide rally followed the president's second apology for the scandal surrounding Choi Soon-sil, suspected of peddling undue influence for personal gains and meddling in state affairs behind the scenes.
Candlelight vigils took place in southwest South Korea, traditionally seen as a major support base for the opposition bloc, and in the metropolitan area close to the capital city, according to local media reports. Protests happened even in the country's southeastern regions, a political home turf for President Park and the ruling Saenuri Party. Participants held posters reading "Saenuri is an accomplice."Another large-scale rally is scheduled for next Saturday, with some expecting the anti-government protest to reach another pinnacle over long-stacked satisfactions with government policies.
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