The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movementLive updates: investigators attempt to arrest YoonFull report: standoff at presidential residenceAs investigators attempted to arrest president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday morning, his supporters gathered outside the presidential residence waving two national flags: the South Korean Taegukgi alongside the American Stars and Stripes.To outsiders, the unexpected combination may seem baffling. But to Yoon’s supporters, America represents more than an ally: it’s a perceived ideal. The symbolism of the US flag is a declaration of a broader cultural and spiritual order they believe is under threat. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/03/why-yoon-suk-yeol-supporters-us-flags-south-korea-ntwnfb
Author : Raphael Rashid in Seoul
Publish date : 2025-01-03 04:40:00
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Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags
