Youth and human rights organizations have welcomed the Constitutional Court's decision to impeach former President Yoon Suk Yeol, declaring that this marks the beginning—not the end—of a broader movement for equality and democratic reform.

On April 4, ten organizations including Asunaro (Youth Human Rights Action), the Youth Green Party, and the Youth Committee of the Justice Party issued a joint statement calling Yoon a “symbol of anti-human rights and anti-democratic forces.” They referenced the December 3 coup attempt and Yoon’s unconstitutional martial law scheme, stressing the need to root out such threats to democracy.

The statement criticized the Yoon administration’s policies for infringing on the rights of youth and minorities, citing intensified academic competition, the repeal of student rights ordinances, and budget cuts for youth and welfare services. It praised the political awakening of 50,000 young people who issued declarations and participated in protests demanding Yoon’s resignation and accountability.

The organizations pledged to fight for key reforms such as enacting a Student Human Rights Act, ensuring political rights for youth, and dismantling the competitive education system. They emphasized that young people must be recognized not as “citizens-in-waiting” but as full members of society with equal rights.

Finally, they called for the prosecution of Yoon and other coup participants, vowing to stand in solidarity against far-right forces and work toward a society where democracy and human rights take root in everyday life.