A light stick appeared at the Yoon Suk Yeol Impeachment National Rally, sparked by Yoon Suk Yeol's emergency martial law on Dec. 3.
This time, light sticks began to appear in the K-protest culture for democracy in Korea, which was represented by candlelight protests.
Despite the current dire situation, Korea's peaceful, orderly, and festive protest culture is attracting attention from all over the world, and foreign media are rushing to report it.
What does light stick mean in Korea?
The light stick is originally an item that supports K-POP fans.
It is literally a tool to support Korean idols who like them.
In the past, balloons were mainly used, but now they have developed into cheering sticks.
K-POP idol fans design their own light sticks and create something that sets them apart from other idol groups.
Therefore, for them, the light stick is a very precious and rare cheering tool used as a protest tool for democracy instead of the idols shown in this impeachment demonstration.
Other generations that naturally embraced this culture of protest could be seen welcoming, encouraging, and cheering the younger generation who came out with their cheering sticks at the candlelight rally.
One protester who came out with a light stick said this.
"I came out with the brightest light for me."
K-Protests in the World's Attention
The world is paying attention to this mature protest culture.
Maybe it's because Korea's protest culture comes as a pretty fresh shock to them.
a large gathering
a nonviolent peace rally
an orderly and symbolic gathering
a festival rally that does not lose hope even in the unfortunate moments
A rally that naturally accepts the participation of the younger generation who like K-pop
No country in the world has ever had a protest culture like this.
According to Bloomberg News,,
He said the bright atmosphere of K-pop has obscured the recent political turmoil in Korea, but that doesn't mean protesters take the current situation lightly.
Reuters said in an interview with a protester,,
"Participating in rallies is an act that involves pain, but this culture of protest is necessary to endure pain without losing hope for a long time," he said.
Nihon Keizai Shimbun of Japan,,
In an article titled "Republic of Korea, Changing Protest Landscape," he introduced the situation in front of the National Assembly on the 7th and said, "The protest was very orderly, showing its complexity as an entertainment element of the festival."
Also, many foreign media are still paying attention to the K-protest of Koreans who want to protect democracy.
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