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16 March 2026

Workers assemble stage structures at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026, ahead of a comeback performance by BTS scheduled for March 21 at 8 p.m. The concert will celebrate the release of the group's new album ''Arirang,'' with authorities implementing traffic and pedestrian controls around the area as preparations continue.

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#13456651

16 March 2026

Pedestrians walk past a red bus and orange traffic cones as workers begin installing a massive stage and safety barricades at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The site is being prepared for the upcoming global performance of K-pop group BTS, titled ''BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,'' scheduled for March 21. The city government and police have implemented strict access controls to manage an expected crowd of 260,000. Some citizens have raised concerns over the disruption to daily foot traffic and public access to the square starting five days ahead of the event.

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16 March 2026

Pedestrians walk past a red bus and orange traffic cones as workers begin installing a massive stage and safety barricades at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The site is being prepared for the upcoming global performance of K-pop group BTS, titled ''BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,'' scheduled for March 21. The city government and police have implemented strict access controls to manage an expected crowd of 260,000. Some citizens have raised concerns over the disruption to daily foot traffic and public access to the square starting five days ahead of the event.

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16 March 2026

Pedestrians walk past a red bus and orange traffic cones as workers begin installing a massive stage and safety barricades at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The site is being prepared for the upcoming global performance of K-pop group BTS, titled ''BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,'' scheduled for March 21. The city government and police have implemented strict access controls to manage an expected crowd of 260,000. Some citizens have raised concerns over the disruption to daily foot traffic and public access to the square starting five days ahead of the event.

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#13456608

16 March 2026

A university student holds a large protest sign during a press conference at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026. The sign features images of Donald Trump and military equipment, crossed out with a red ''no'' symbol, and includes text opposing the pressure to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Students gather to express their opposition to South Korea's involvement in the conflict, urging the government to prioritize peace over military alliances.

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#13456609

16 March 2026

Protesters hold placards during a rally opposing arms exports and calling for an end to war near the United States Embassy across from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456610

16 March 2026

Protesters hold placards during a rally opposing arms exports and calling for an end to war near the United States Embassy across from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456611

16 March 2026

Protesters hold placards during a rally opposing arms exports and calling for an end to war near the United States Embassy across from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456612

16 March 2026

University students hold signs and chant slogans during a press conference in front of the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 16, 2026. The protesters express opposition to the South Korean government's potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz and criticize the military policies of the Trump administration. Banners read ''We cannot be accomplices to Trump's war acts'' and ''Sternly reject the request for deployment to Hormuz.''

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#13456613

16 March 2026

University students hold signs and chant slogans during a press conference in front of the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 16, 2026. The protesters express opposition to the South Korean government's potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz and criticize the military policies of the Trump administration. Banners read ''We cannot be accomplices to Trump's war acts'' and ''Sternly reject the request for deployment to Hormuz.''

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#13456614

16 March 2026

University students hold signs and chant slogans during a press conference in front of the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 16, 2026. The protesters express opposition to the South Korean government's potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz and criticize the military policies of the Trump administration. Banners read ''We cannot be accomplices to Trump's war acts'' and ''Sternly reject the request for deployment to Hormuz.''

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#13456615

16 March 2026

University students hold signs and chant slogans during a press conference in front of the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 16, 2026. The protesters express opposition to the South Korean government's potential deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz and criticize the military policies of the Trump administration. Banners read ''We cannot be accomplices to Trump's war acts'' and ''Sternly reject the request for deployment to Hormuz.''

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#13456616

16 March 2026

Protesters place a red prohibition symbol over a poster depicting Donald Trump during a rally calling for an end to war and the suspension of joint military exercises near the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456617

16 March 2026

Protesters place a red prohibition symbol over a poster depicting Donald Trump during a rally calling for an end to war and the suspension of joint military exercises near the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456618

16 March 2026

Protesters place a red prohibition symbol over a poster depicting Donald Trump during a rally calling for an end to war and the suspension of joint military exercises near the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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#13456619

16 March 2026

Protesters place a red prohibition symbol over a poster depicting Donald Trump during a rally calling for an end to war and the suspension of joint military exercises near the United States Embassy at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 2026.

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