PHOTOS: One year after martial law, citizens return to the streets

2025년 12월 3일 국민의힘 당사앞에서 보수진영에서 집회를 하고있다 AJP Han Jun-gu — People from the conservative bloc gather in front of the People Power Party headquarters in Seoul on December 3. AJP Han Jun-gu

SEOUL, December 03 (AJP) - On December 3, marking one year since the declaration of martial law, groups from both the progressive and conservative blocs held separate rallies in Yeouido, Seoul.

2025년 12월 3일 국회의사당 근처에서 진보진영에서 집회를 하고있다 AJP Han Jun-gu — 2025년 12월 3일 국회의사당 근처에서 진보진영이 집회를 하고있다. AJP Han Jun-gu

Progressive groups, including the Emergency Action for Ending Insurrection and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, gathered around National Assembly Station, calling for the dismantling of martial law. Participants held light sticks and candles, recalling the night the declaration was issued. The KCTU held an additional rally starting at 4 p.m.

At the same time, conservative groups organized by Liberty University and Youth for Liberal Democracy assembled in front of the People Power Party headquarters and at Exit 2 of National Assembly Station, arguing that the declaration had been justified. Participants waved Korean flags and said they planned a separate performance at 10:27 p.m., the exact time martial law was declared last year. Later this evening, President Lee Jae-myung has joined a civic march — an unusual move for a sitting president.

Han Jun-gu jungu141298@ajupress.com