Well we finally found our way over to the protests on Sunday afternoon/evening. There wasn't a huge gathering (though on Saturday night police estimated 50,000 people - organizers estimated 500,000). Of course the numbers might have been hampered by the buses and police blocking entrance (or exit) from the park. We actually had to squeeze between riot police to get out (while angry Koreans trying to get in yelled at them). It was an interesting experience.
Riot gear being prepared for the night.
Riot police wait for nightfall.
Some graffiti on the wall.
The protests are actually candlelight vigils. Someone put one of theirs in the ground.
Parents even bring their kids to the events. Not sure I'd bring mine....
The protesters start to gather as night begins to fall.
A man argues with the police. Another man was running around without a shirt yelling at the police. This is when we decided to make our exit. Tensions were definitely running high when we left, although I read today that only minor scuffles broke out.
Riot gear being prepared for the night.
Riot police wait for nightfall.
Some graffiti on the wall.
The protests are actually candlelight vigils. Someone put one of theirs in the ground.
Parents even bring their kids to the events. Not sure I'd bring mine....
The protesters start to gather as night begins to fall.
A man argues with the police. Another man was running around without a shirt yelling at the police. This is when we decided to make our exit. Tensions were definitely running high when we left, although I read today that only minor scuffles broke out.
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