Yoon Suk-yeol, former President, hugs young supporters while leaving the presidential residence

On the afternoon of the 11th, former President Yoon Suk-yeol drew attention as he hugged young supporters waiting in front of the main gate of the presidential residence in Hannam-dong while returning to his residence in Acro Vista, Seocho-dong.

Dressed in a dark blue suit without a tie, former President Yoon was seen waving at the young supporters, who were waiting in their "field jackets" (university department jumpers), as he hugged and shook hands with them.

It was revealed that this meeting was not a coincidence but a pre-planned event. It was reportedly organized in collaboration with students from the "Free University," a national student coalition opposing the impeachment of former President Yoon, and the presidential office.

This scene of leaving the presidential residence was strategically showcased to demonstrate the active support of the younger generation, as it was broadcast live by media outlets and on YouTube.

Details of the pre-planned arrangement revealed by the Free University representative

According to a report by Maeil Business Newspaper, it was confirmed that this meeting was planned through a statement from Kim Jun-hee, a student at Hanyang University and representative of the Free University.

In a live broadcast conducted about 1 hour and 40 minutes before former President Yoon left the residence, Kim stated, "I was told they would arrange us in the front, so we are waiting here," and explained, "They are saying they will make a human chain all the way to the residence, but I personally received a request from the officials to come this way."

Kim also mentioned, "For now, it seems like the presidential office asked us to come today. I am grateful that they arranged for us to be placed in the front." Before this, another operator of the Free University, who was also conducting the live broadcast, stated, "We’ve already contacted everyone. (Students in field jackets) will all come. There’s no need to worry."

The Free University is an organization of university students opposing the impeachment of former President Yoon. From the 8th to the 10th, they gathered at Itaewon Station in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and marched to the front of the Hannam-dong residence under the slogan "Yoon Again."

Their activities are known to represent the voices of the younger generation among former President Yoon's supporters.

This scene of leaving the presidential residence appears to emphasize the connection with the younger generation in former President Yoon's political journey. In particular, it is evaluated as part of a strategy to visually highlight the support of the youth in solidifying his political standing after the impeachment.

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