Korea's main opposition Liberty Korea Party staged a massive rally in central Seoul,... protesting the Moon Jae-in administration's policies... and its latest appointment of key positions.
Thousands of party members and supporters took part in the rally and protest march,... in the streets of Gwanghwamun on Saturday afternoon.
The latest rally was triggered by President Moon's appointment of Lee Mi-sun, a new Constitutional Court justice,.. who is facing suspicions of insider stock trading.
The main opposition bloc has repeatedly criticized the government... over its appointment of cabinet officials without parliamentary consent.
The ruling Democratic Party meanwhile condemned the movement,... accusing the main opposition party for abandoning its duties as lawmakers... to sow chaos on the streets.
The party spokesperson said on Saturday... that despite the conflict, rival parties must work together to improve people's livelihoods.