South Koreans Innovate Protest Strategies with Wreaths and K-pop Light Sticks
In a significant political response, South Koreans utilize funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks in protests against President Yoon Suk Yeol amidst his impeachment trial.
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As South Korea faces a deepening political crisis, protesters have transformed traditional funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into tools of opposition against President Yoon Suk Yeol. The wreaths, sent to government buildings and his residence, display a mix of supportive and critical messages, highlighting the nation's political divide. K-pop culture has influenced rally tactics, with light sticks becoming symbols of protest. As the Constitutional Court deliberates Yoon's fate, the rise of these protest methods reflects broader societal engagement in political discourse.
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