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South Korea: Over 25 Thousands Protested Against the Secret Agency Scandal

Categories: East Asia, South Korea, Breaking News, Citizen Media, Digital Activism, Elections, Freedom of Speech, Photography, Politics, Protest

Mass protests against the state secret agency's electioneering scandal [1] thundered across South Korea over the weekend. More than 25 thousand Koreans (Police estimated little below 8000 people) allegedly have attended a candlelight vigil in Seoul and dramatic photos [2] and a video clip [3] of the protest have been shared in major online venues.