"Oppose Hormuz Deployment"... Civil Society Groups March to Cheong Wa Dae

Civil society groups have marched toward Cheong Wa Dae in opposition to troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.

Civic organizations, including People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) and the Korea Peace Action, gathered in Jongno, Seoul, today (the 12th) at 4:00 p.m. to hold the "Citizens' March Against Hormuz Deployment" rally.

The organizers stated that over 540 religious and civic organizations participated in the event.

Prior to the rally, participants chanted slogans such as "The U.S. must halt its war of aggression," "The South Korean government must resolutely reject the Hormuz deployment," and "We want peace."

They claimed, "Concerns are growing that a deployment is being decided as reports emerge that the Ministry of Defense recently dispatched a fact-finding team to the United Arab Emirates regarding the Hormuz deployment and will report the findings to the National Security Council (NSC)," adding, "Deploying troops to the U.S. war against Iran would mean participating in an aggressive war."

Following the rally, the participants marched past the U.S. Embassy in Seoul toward Cheong Wa Dae.

Meanwhile, Candlelight Action, a progressive civic group, also held a rally against the Hormuz deployment near the U.S. Embassy starting at 5:00 p.m. today (the 12th).

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