Videos of synchronized chanting and light stick movements in unison at the protests have gone viral on social media along with flags carrying messages and memes from mainly younger demonstrators

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K-pop, carols, free food at South Korea impeachment protests

While South Korean protesters have long employed songs, dances and chants, customised light sticks popular with K-pop fans have emerged as an effective new tool for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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K-pop light sticks fire up impeachment protests in South Korea

An impeachment-themed Christmas carol by singer Baek Ja - a slightly tweaked version of the well-known Feliz Navidad - went viral last week.

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K-pop light sticks find new life in rally against Yoon in Seoul

South Korea’s K-pop loving Gen Z has largely stayed away from the street protests that has erupted since the country was rocked by the biggest political crisis in four decades this week.

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Thousands protest outside South Korea’s parliament, demand President Yoon’s impeachment

While South Korean protesters have long employed songs, dances and chants, customized light sticks popular with K-pop fans have emerged as an effective new tool for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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SEOUL, Dec 10 — While South Korean protesters have long employed songs, dances and chants, customised light sticks popular with K-pop fans have emerged as an effective new tool for demonstrators calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Tens of thousands of protesters have braved near sub-zero temperatures and gathered outside the National Assembly in the capital of Seoul since Yoon’s failed martial law attempt last week. “Impeach,…

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K-pop light sticks ignite mass protests calling for impeachment of South Korea’s president Yoon

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K-pop and light sticks fire up impeachment protests in South Korea

K-pop light sticks of all colors glowed during the massive rally in front of the National Assembly in Seoul on Saturday, as protesters voiced support for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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K-pop light sticks become new candle lights for Korean democracy

One of the advantages of the light sticks is how sturdy they are, says Kim Do Heon, a Seoul-based music critic.

K-pop light sticks fire up impeachment protests in South Korea

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