Long dissatisfactions stacked in the past four years of Park's presidency seemed to burst into a big flame on the streets as labor unions, student unions and civic groups censured right-wing, business-friendly government policies such as easier layoffs of employees, widening income inequality and approval of state-authored history textbook.

Gray-haired old men, who are usually difficult to find in such protest rallies on the streets, marched in central Seoul, shouting together for Park's resignation. It indicates Park's loss of credibility even from those in their 60s and more, a traditional support base for the president.

"(President Park) has no sense of shame and didn't frankly confess to her sins. She can neither endure nor swim against the minds of the people," said Kim Ok-hyun.

"(Park) must resign not to humiliate our country any more. People must take this opportunity to turn evils into blessings," the 74-year-old added.

According to a weekly survey released on Friday, Park's approval rating tumbled to 5 percent, the lowest for any South Korean president.

Park, who has 16 months left in office, had seen her support scores move from 30 percent to 50 percent in the first three years since her inauguration in early 2013.

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