Fri Dec 13 20:13:04 UTC 2024: ## K-Pop Lightsticks Shine Bright in South Korean Protests
**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA** – South Korean K-Pop fans are repurposing their brightly colored light sticks – iconic symbols of their fandom – as tools of political protest. Demonstrations against President Yoon Suk-yeol have seen a surge in the use of these glowing devices, creating a striking visual display of dissent. Fans of groups such as BTS and Girls’ Generation are among those utilizing the light sticks, transforming the symbols of their favorite bands into powerful statements of resistance. The unexpected use of K-Pop paraphernalia highlights the growing engagement of young people in South Korean political activism.
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