Citizen protests have become more common since the Dec. 3 martial law declaration, particularly in Seoul, where large-scale candlelit protests have been held every evening. At the start of the martial law crisis, demonstrators gathered in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido to defend democracy and freedom, shouting, “Impeach the president!” A diverse range of age groups took part, with young people standing out in particular. They showed solidarity by singing popular K-pop songs like "APT." and "Into the New World" to express their emotions, their passion burning even brighter with the glow of candles and K-pop light sticks.

President Yoon Suk Yeol is now impeached, via a vote at the National Assembly, and is awaiting the Constitutional Court's ruling. In this atmosphere, the protests has become an important opportunity to call attention to the need for social change, and for many people to reflect on........

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