South Korean demonstrators bring K-pop lights to impeachment protest; reigniting it as a symbol of resistance

South Korean people marched and held rally as the South Korean President attempted to pass Martial Law. They showed up

Published on Dec 14, 2024 05:52 PM IST 7 Photos
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South Koreans held a rally recently, as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared to pass martial law. The protestors gathered with K-pop lights, which are traditionally seen in K-pop concerts but became a symbol of resistance at the recent demonstrations. Generally, the K-pop light sticks are used by K-pop fans in music concerts to support their favourite K-pop artist.(REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon)

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People gathered in front of the National Assembly in Seoul. They all held a wide variety of K-pop lights.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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The demonstrators called out for the impeachment, chanting with the lights, from holding them in their hands to wrapping them around their bodies. In unison, their demands called for the impeachment.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Not solely restricted to light sticks, the demonstrators wore other neon light-emitting accessories like goggles as well.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Apart from light sticks, they also carried placards in the rally, demanding the impeachment. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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