The Candlelight Revolution in Korea of 2016

in #politics7 years ago

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One year ago, there was a revolution in Korea ousting President Park Geun Hea.
Finally she was impeached from president through the constitutional process.

At that time I took the photos of demonstration. People gathered voluntarily despite of cold weather. The winter of last year was the one of the coldest in recent years.

The demonstration was held peacefully.

Here I’d like to share the photos I took at that time to feel the fever of people to make our society better place.

People was gathering at the main street in front of the Blue House, the President's Office

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Policde made the barrier with the Buses to protect the President's office.

The main street was full of People.

It was a festival rather than a demonstration

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People was sitting on the street to the late night

It was a Victory of common people.

I 'm proud of being together with them.

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With mixed emotions.

Those who like his legacy:

  • He jumpstarted the economic growth engine to make Korea what it is today
  • Without him we would not have the industries that fuel our economy today
  • The wealth that got generated allows on average, for most Koreans to enjoy a much better standard of living

Those who hate his legacy:

  • He is responsible for much of the social imbalances that came along with a corporation-driven economic development of Korea
  • He fostered the chaebol domination of our economy, stifling entrepreneurship and the true spirit of free enterprise
  • The chaebol/corporation focused culture that resulted from his policies stifles innovation and creativity and independent thinking
  • He distorted Korean politics and delayed democracy in the nation, and we are suffering through the consequences even today

Good points but.... still amazing how it was done!

very interesting revolution dear @slowwalker you shared. photos are impressive

a revolution based not on guns but a candlelight vigil.

A victory won not by rising up but by sitting down.

A leader overthrown not through the activism of speeches and fiery words, but by the pacifism of gesture,the peaceful yet firm demonstration of the will of the people.

Contrast this with the 2010 G20 Toronto summit protests where the Black bloc protesters, part of an Anti-globalization movement, led a rebellion consisting of a series of rallies and demonstrations leading to rioting, arson and vandalism of property.

But here, in Seoul Korea, was a true victory and a tangible demonstration of the will of the people-- not the work of an unruly minority.

You are well justified in feeling proud, @slowwalker

Great pictures taken this is the outlook how peoples gathered peacefuly for a change.
Its the power of silence which ultimately resulted on there great win
Hope to see more likely content from Korea.

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Very good post my frends
Good job @slowwalker

You should absolutely be proud. A great display of peaceful demonstration

very big nice

Victory of common people is rare, but a great feat! That first picture with the mountain in the background is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Nice post with good sense of photography. Your post could explain everything clearly. Thank you.

Wow that truely heartmelting💓
loveit😍

@slowwalker it is interesting to see people rejoicing after the wish of common people come to past, knowingly or unknowingly peace will emanates from such community.

Nice post especially I love those images of yours....what camera is that I wish to get one....KINDLY let me know the spec of that camera...and if is been edited let me know the app or software used.

Thanks buddy

this is very useful information, thanks for sharing.
I upvote and resteem so this news more broadly @slowwalker.

good camera taking friends, and looks very beautiful my friend

Upvoted ^_^ very nice post..Politics

Talking about politics is endless, let alone developed countries and have power.

It is good to see the everyday person benefit from policies. Great pictures.

Exactly one year and i can relate to how the people feel safe protesting for what they think is right peacefully.

You can't try that in my country where protects always end in war

BTW - nice images

Even if the people decides to protest in peace, the police will still come with force

Nice post..

Very good post about history of korea....., thank you for your information..happy sunday @slowwalker

Upvoted and RESTEEMED :)

Yeah...today the Koreans need to celebrate this occasion. Victory of the common people...

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Very nice post. Thanks for sharing!

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I love how the photography and the text interacts in this post, great work!

yes that a great day for common people..

There is no end to politics. But I'd like to wish you all ht best !

This post was very informative thank you for sharing
you have my upvote plus a resteem
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It's amazing what a people can do when driven by a want for change. Not all populations are like this and I commend the Korean people on not just asking "what can we do?".

Wow the spirit of true democracy, i laud your cause, and these here is full of beautiful people

Woooow nice........ I respect you....... Really
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Wow...looks like you really enjoying their winning party together.

God bless you always @slowwalker

wow great to see the gathering of people in huge number

Very nice post. Thanks for sharing!

Very nice I think this is were the western world goes wrong we need sit down protest. Although I have been to peaceful protests and the police just insight the violence and get things heated. Lovely post though and great that justice prevailed :)

Nice picture.. korean when i'm come..

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It's really a nice piece that you have shared here @slowwalker. This is just a case of resilience and believing in your set goals.

yes, you are right it looks more like a festival than a demonstration. Thanks for sharing, greetings Lena!

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very very good ,sir

Slowwalker works was always creative

Have a nice day.

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Wow, that's Awesome :)

People !!! a Real Power (Y)

wow amazing, good post

A year has moved quite quickly and you as a bystander and witness of such a revolution have done a good job capturing the calm spirit of the Koreans​. Kudos my friend @slowwalker. Your blogs have​ inspired my blogs.

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