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

A Christian minister and a Buddhist monk chant slogans while holding a protest sign during a joint religious and civic group press conference in front of the Blue House on March 16, 2026. The minister, standing alongside a Buddhist monk and other activists, calls for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East and opposes South Korean military participation. The placards in the demonstration, including ''STOP Bombing Iran'' and ''NO South Korean Troops,'' convey a message of peace from diverse religious backgrounds. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13456641
Date Taken	16 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Chris Jung/NurPhoto

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