Editorial photo #13674829 Social Issue

Surprise Protest At The U.S. Embassy

South Korean police officers detain members of the Korea Alliance of Progressive Students during a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, on May 7, 2026. The activists hold banners and placards with messages such as ''Sovereignty insult, Brunson must leave this land!'' and ''Complete withdrawal of USFK!'' as they call for the expulsion of U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson and the removal of U.S. military bases. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13674829
Date taken: 7 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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Small Group of People Action Shot SOUTH KOREA SEOUL PROTEST DEMONSTRATION U.S. EMBASSY KOREA ALLIANCE OF PROGRESSIVE STUDENTS KAPS STUDENT ACTIVISTS SURPRISE PROTEST ARREST POLICE DETENTION JONGNO POLICE STATION USFK UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA GEN. XAVIER BRUNSON ANTI-WAR MILITARY WITHDRAWAL POLITICS South Korean police May 7 2026 activists custody banners placards "Sovereignty insult Brunson must leave this land!" "Complete withdrawal of USFK!" expulsion U.S. Forces Korea U.S. military bases Chris Jung NurPhoto