South Korea: Government Takes Harder Line on Protesters

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | July 10th, 2008 | Trackback

For more than two months Koreans have been protesting the resumption of U.S. beef imports in largely peaceful demonstrations in Seoul, but in late June the rallies became increasingly unruly, prompting authorities to state on June 29 that they would crack down on violent protesters. They began using water cannons and fire extinguishers to block demonstrators and threatened to use tear gas. The focal point of protests has been Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall, with attempts to move north along Sejongno toward the presidential residence. The protests have not been overtly anti-American, but tourists should steer clear of such gatherings and remain vigilant if in the vicinity of protests.

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