Tens of thousands of LGBTQ South Koreans gathered in central Seoul for the annual Pride festival on Saturday, despite being denied permission to gather at the traditional venue, Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall. The event faced protests and attempts by authorities to crack down on the festivities. Seoul's mayor has previously stated that he 'personally can't agree with homosexuality.'
Tens of thousands celebrated Pride in South Korea's capital despite authorities' attempts to crack down on the festivities. Seoul's mayor has previously said he "personally can't agree with homosexuality." https://t.co/Azr684ItH3
Tens of thousands celebrated Pride in South Korea's capital despite authorities' attempts to crack down on the festivities. Seoul's mayor has previously said he "personally can't agree with homosexuality." https://t.co/qKaVHYXa7g
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Thousands of South Koreans celebrate Pride despite ban on usual venue https://t.co/WA2wu0cQbM
Seoul's LGBT community gathers for annual festival despite protest https://t.co/7DT1Dj8ulx https://t.co/QK64crkI8w
🏳️🌈 Tens of thousands of LGBTQ South Koreans gathered in central Seoul for annual Pride celebrations Saturday, despite being denied permission to gather at the Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall, where the main festivities were traditionally held. ➡️https://t.co/qLMFMPT7fB https://t.co/KJKDm4w1AI
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