honorable mention
Jung Hanjo korea, republic of
title
Candlelight Revolution
In the past, college students and workers participated in such protest, but this time, from newborn baby, young children, teenagers, to adults all participated. Especially they participated with their children in family unit the most. In addition, the demonstration was like a ‘political festival’ with dancing and singing rather than ‘political resistance.’ Even politicians were at a loss.
Media from all over the world and people all around the world praised this via SNS and even there were tourists who came to see the candlelight protest.
‘The demonstration was peaceful all the way and like a festival. (New York Times)’ ‘Unprecedented demonstration that can be recorded in history of democracy (Asialyst)’ ‘Even a young couple pushing a baby carriage participated / Different from the protests in the past that developed into violence (Reuter’s News Agency)’ ‘The issue was serious, but they enjoyed music often in the middle of the rally (CNN)’ ‘Korean people opened a new chapter for rally by leading the demonstration like a peaceful festival (New China News Agency)’
As a result, no injured or detained person was found although it was a mass protest. And as Korean people are now trying to recommend this as candidate for 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, they might give another surprise gift for people around the world. President Park Geun-Hye was impeached by this demonstration named as ‘Candlelight Revolution’ and finally she was deprived of the presidency.
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entry description
On Nov. and Dec. 2016, there was a demonstration demanding the resignation of the incompetent and corrupt President Park Geun-Hye in Korea. Held every Saturday evening, this demonstration was a mass protest with over 20 million participants for over two months. Nevertheless, it was a peaceful demonstration, unprecedented in modern history of the world as well as Korea.In the past, college students and workers participated in such protest, but this time, from newborn baby, young children, teenagers, to adults all participated. Especially they participated with their children in family unit the most. In addition, the demonstration was like a ‘political festival’ with dancing and singing rather than ‘political resistance.’ Even politicians were at a loss.
Media from all over the world and people all around the world praised this via SNS and even there were tourists who came to see the candlelight protest.
‘The demonstration was peaceful all the way and like a festival. (New York Times)’ ‘Unprecedented demonstration that can be recorded in history of democracy (Asialyst)’ ‘Even a young couple pushing a baby carriage participated / Different from the protests in the past that developed into violence (Reuter’s News Agency)’ ‘The issue was serious, but they enjoyed music often in the middle of the rally (CNN)’ ‘Korean people opened a new chapter for rally by leading the demonstration like a peaceful festival (New China News Agency)’
As a result, no injured or detained person was found although it was a mass protest. And as Korean people are now trying to recommend this as candidate for 2017 Nobel Peace Prize, they might give another surprise gift for people around the world. President Park Geun-Hye was impeached by this demonstration named as ‘Candlelight Revolution’ and finally she was deprived of the presidency.
about the photographer
He is a Korean photographer and photo critic. He majored in fine art and photography in Hongik University, Korea and got a doctor’s degree in Art Plastic. He is the first doctor in photography in Korea and now teaching students in universities while working as photographer and photo critic. Furthermore, he has published many books and photo albums, for example , , and .back to gallery
