Large-Scale Peace Rallies Held in Seoul Against Military Drills
Thousands of protesters and students gathered in Seoul on August 15, 2026, to demand peace on the Korean Peninsula and the cancellation of upcoming joint military drills with the United States. Demonstrators held signs reading "Stop, War Exercise" and performed rallies calling for diplomatic solutions rather than military escalation. The protests, held on South Korea's Liberation Day, reflect significant domestic concern over the heightening of regional tensions and the potential for accidental military confrontation.