35,000 police in the streets. Every major intersection is lined on all sides for several blocks with paddy wagons. Police in full riot gear, many wearing tear gas backpacks, march down the sidewalk 2 or 3 across in large formations. Police use water canons to spray people with blue dye mixed with water. Police are given incentives (gift certificates and a rewards-style point system) to arrest people. The police arrest anyone with blue dye on them. The subway is restricted and many stops are completely blocked off. The area around city hall is surrounded by police and anyone who comes near it is arrested.
This is Seoul. On August 15, Liberation Day. On a revered national holiday that celebrates Korea's liberation from Japanese colonialism in 1945 at the end of World War II. Korea is now fighting for liberation from its own government.
This is Seoul. On August 15, Liberation Day. On a revered national holiday that celebrates Korea's liberation from Japanese colonialism in 1945 at the end of World War II. Korea is now fighting for liberation from its own government.
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thinking of you, sunny and sara. stay strong and fierce and focused. love you.
soya
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