Agora Tribune

This summer, I was able to capture a protest unlike others at Seoul City Hall Plaza. On this day, 50,000 protesters gathered to fight the decision to discharge Fukushima's contaminated water. Contrary to the usual older demographic, this protest was marked by a diverse mix of participants, including children, young adults, and middle-aged protesters, all standing against the policies of the Yoon Seok-youl administration. Rather than be reminded of our country’s division, I was reminded of our capacity for oneness in this grand display of solidarity that cut across age and gender. Each individual was present to help shape public opinion. To me, the plaza served as a contemporary agora, echoing the inclusive nature of ancient Greek democratic spaces and underscoring the enduring power of democracy in Korea.

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