Bishkek, Jan. 20, 2025. / Kabar /. In connection with the latest events in the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic recommends its citizens in this country exercise maximum vigilance and refrain from leaving their places of residence without urgent need.
"For safety reasons, we ask you to strictly follow the instructions of local authorities and completely refrain from participating in any mass events.
In case of emergency, please immediately contact the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the Republic of Korea by calling the hotline: +82 10 9798 0951," the ministry said in the statement.
Up to 44,000 people gathered outside a court Saturday to support impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as he underwent a hearing on his potential arrest over his short-lived imposition of martial law, Yonhap reported.
Some protestors engaged in physical altercations with police officers as they tried to breach the court grounds, ignoring repeated warnings from law enforcement that their actions could result in arrest or potentially trigger a crowd crush.