Candlelight Vigil on 19th November

Today, over 2,500 people came to the City Hall Square in Seoul and cried out against the Korea-US FTA. Here are some pictures.

Water Cannon Crackdown on Anti-Korea-US FTA Protesters

During a peaceful march near the National Assembly building on 10th November 2011, the police force aimed directly at the protesters and shoot out a powerful stream of water. Watch how strong it was. This caused one's eardrum ruptured and severals fallen down to the street.

For more detailed story, click here and Hani News.

Water Cannon Shooting Protesters

Police aimed water cannons directly at citizens during a peaceful protest against the Korea-US FTA.

Officials from National People’s Movement and Human Rights Joint Meetings claimed one participant in the protest was hit with the water cannon by the police and passed out with her eardrum ruptured. They urged the police authorities to find and punish those responsible and immediately apologize for its excessive use of force.

Mass Protest on Nov. 13, 2011

Over 40,000 citizens and workers marched in mass protest to stop congressional approval of the Korea-US FTA.

Rally on Nov. 5, 2011

Over 5,000 people have taken to the streets in Seoul to oppose the approval of the Korea-US FTA by the National Assembly. The police force entirely surrounded the protesters and prevented further people from joining the rally.