As the so-called "Jamsil ballot counting station blockade protest" enters its 16th day, some young participants have relocated to the area near Hongdae Station to hold a separate rally.
According to Yonhap News on June 20, the conservative youth group BOSS Hongdae conducted a rally demanding new elections on the pedestrian walkway between exits 8 and 9 of Hongdae Station in Mapo District.
As of 4 p.m. that day, about ten young people attended the rally, waving Korean flags and holding placards that read "New Election." Despite the rainy weather, some participants wore raincoats or used umbrellas with related slogans as they continued their demonstration.
The participants engaged with passersby, advocating for the necessity of a new election and soliciting opinions. Some carried panels stating "Support/Oppose New Election Due to Ballot Shortage" while conversing with citizens in the Hongdae area.
The group argued that instances of voters being unable to cast their ballots due to a shortage of ballots necessitate a new election. They emphasized the importance of electoral fairness and the protection of voting rights, urging citizens to pay attention and participate.
Meanwhile, the ongoing protests at Olympic Park initially saw a strong turnout from the younger generation, who demanded new elections while waving Korean flags. The number of participants surged during the first weekend of the protests on June 6 but has reportedly decreased since then.
Currently, the protests at Olympic Park have seen an increase in older participants, while some young people continue their activities separately in Hongdae.
Park Tae-geun, the representative of BOSS Hongdae, stated, "We have somewhat different positions from the participants at the Olympic Park rally. We want to communicate the demand for a new election that resonates with many citizens, rather than a specific ideological stance."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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