SEOUL, Dec 6, 2024 (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people in South Korea are expected to attend rallies on Saturday ahead of a vote by lawmakers on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, police said.

"A large-scale gathering and march involving tens of thousands of participants will be held in the city centre and Yeouido area (in Seoul) on Saturday, and traffic restrictions will be imposed on some roads," Seoul Metropolitan Police said in a statement.