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Civic Groups Rally Near The Blue House To Oppose War In Iran And South Korean Involvement

Protesters and members of civic organizations hold a press conference in front of the Blue House fountain in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The participants display placards and a large banner with messages urging the South Korean government not to deploy forces to a potential conflict in Iran and opposing military actions by the United States and Israel. The group calls on the administration to focus on diplomatic solutions for peace in the Middle East. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13456633
Date Taken	16 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chris Jung/NurPhoto

South Korea Seoul Blue House Cheong Wa Dae press conference protest anti-war Iran Middle East conflict military deployment civic groups peace activism banners placards international relations foreign policy protesters civic organizations press conference Blue House fountain March 16 2026 opposition potential war Iran placards banner South Korean government deploying war on Iran U.S. Israel military intervention diplomatic solutions peace Middle East administration firm stance Chris Jung NurPhoto participants opposition voice South Korea deployment conflict demonstration advocacy activism anti-war peace efforts international relations diplomacy.