A shaman who previously predicted the election and impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol is now drawing attention for forecasting the impeachment of President Lee Jae-myung.
The shaman, identified as A, recently posted a lengthy message on social media.
"I have been saying since before the election that President Lee Jae-myung will not complete his term. It seems that it is not long now," he wrote.
He added, "When I said that former President Yoon would be impeached after becoming president despite being last in the polls, I was criticized, but time has proven me right. I will not delete this post, so just wait and see."
The post garnered over 14,000 likes, nearly 1,000 comments, and more than 600 shares, indicating significant interest.
Commenters expressed hopes that the post would become a prophetic message, with remarks like, "I hope this becomes a sacred text," and concerns such as, "Please let there be no war," and "Even if he steps down, it seems it will take over 20 years to recover the shattered economy."
Previously, A had gained attention in September 2021 for predicting Yoon Suk Yeol's election and subsequent impeachment.
At that time, he stated, "Yoon Suk Yeol is 100% likely to win based on his physiognomy, but it will be difficult for him to complete his term."
In April of last year, he claimed, "I was the first to know about the president's impeachment in South Korea," explaining that he believed Yoon would be elected president and subsequently impeached. He noted that he faced backlash for his predictions on social media.
He remarked, "I even received insults directed at my family," and added, "I hope those who criticized me back then will comment again."
The recent surge of interest in his predictions coincides with the recent passage of a complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights (amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act) and the exodus of personnel from the prosecution and police. Criticism of the government's and ruling party's public safety and judicial policies has erupted across major online communities.
Users in male-dominated communities criticized, "The prosecution system that provided free legal services has collapsed to save one person," and "The entire country's public safety has been undermined to avoid an investigation against him," lamenting the current state where the gender of patrol car occupants is a concern.
Female-dominated communities are also expressing strong criticism. Users stated, "I will never vote for the Democratic Party again," and "If we neglect the security vacuum, it will lead to impeachment," adding, "They changed the system without any measures in place," and "If this continues, we will have no choice but to hand over power."
Additionally, public sentiment has worsened due to revelations that President Lee utilized a seller financing method during the sale of his Bundang apartment, where he set up a mortgage for the buyer.
Meanwhile, some voices caution against placing excessive significance on the shaman's personal predictions or fortune-telling, noting that they are not scientifically proven facts. In a climate of heightened political and social anxiety, there are calls for rational reflection on current issues and the pursuit of policy alternatives rather than reliance on uncertain shamanic claims.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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