Political Demonstration in Seoul

in #culture7 years ago

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Some days ago, I saw the demonstration in the center of Seoul city.
Political demonstration has great meaning in korea

After liberation from the Japanese imperial rule 1945, Korea had suffered war for 3 years as known ‘Korean War’(1950-1953)
Through this war, North and South had killed their brothers and sisters. Korean have lived as one family for thousands years. North korea Kim Il Sung had occurred war against South Korea.
Kim Il Sung was ordered by Stalin. Kim Il Sung wanted to be a communist ruler in Korean peninsular. We korean never forgive the crime committed by Kim Il Sung who killed same tribe.

After the Korean war, the political situation was very complicated. There were 2 times of military coups in Korea. But not like other countries, the rule of the military government was quite successful. The economy was successful. But behind this success, there was a sacrifice of common people.

With the success of the economy, Korean people had rose for democracy. So We korean people attained the political democracy.

In this context, korean people expelled the former President Park Guen Hye and put the in Jail.
Last year winter, there was a huge demonstration in front of the president palace

At that time I took the photos on the street all day long

Even though it was very cold, the demonstration had been for more than 2 months day and night.
Finally the former president was impeached. It was the great victory of ordinary people. We expelled her peacefully.

The demonstration was held on the same street for a wage increase and better job.
The demonstration looked like a interesting march.

Looking at the demonstration, I remembered the people who had sacrificed their lives.

I am really proud of our political accomplishment.

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I understand you. In Ukraine, too, it was not easy. It is a pity that people find it very difficult at such times. I wish peace to your home and your country.

A sense of unrest permeates these photos, @slowwalker. It seems the common people in Korea have suffered through many things over the centuries and in the modern era have had to resist dictatorship and injustice.

The sight of ordinary citizens taking to the streets in protest is an example of democracy in action. Too often in its long history have the people of Korea suffered under their rulers.

Your previous posts about Seoul City remind us that it has always been a fortified city, surrounded by gates and walls, and having to defend itself against foreign enemies. It seems little has changed that way in the modern era.

Your photos are a panorama of a country rising up and taking back its freedom, and they are a testimony to many who have sacrificed their lives.

The politicians and the military have their own agenda, my friend, but ultimately the will of the people will prevail.

A good post today, @slowwalker

Thank you so much for your comment

you're very welcome, @slowwalker

South Korea is doing great indeed and I support all peaceful demonstration not the ugly thing that happened in USA

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Democracy is what our people need and the cities need to get progress

Demonstrations are always happen due to any unfair exist
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Happy Liberation Day @slowwalker
What a great day to commemorate Korea's release from the oppressive clutches of Japan but it is always distressing to remember the Korean war which soon ensued it and many people forget about. Including the corrupts and broken politic systems
However it seems like most things have been mended now.
Great Photographs @slowwalker
I hope you have a great day friend! :)

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