Memorial Protest for 'Floyd Death Incident' Held in Seoul on the 6th...

George Floyd Memorial Seoul Protest Poster. / Photo by SNS Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] A protest commemorating George Floyd, a Black man who died during excessive force by a white police officer, will also be held in Seoul.

Discussions about this memorial protest first took place mainly on social networking services (SNS). The protest's original proposer, Shim Ji-hoon (34), posted on his SNS account on the 3rd, announcing, "On the 6th, we will hold a march to send messages of mourning and solidarity for the death of George Floyd."

He explained the reason for holding the event, saying, "As a member of the international community, I felt that we could never overlook this matter in order to create a world where everyone lives together regardless of race," and added, "We want to commemorate Floyd, who was a victim of racism, and show solidarity with the protests in the United States."

Participants in the protest plan to hold a silent march from near Seoul City Hall to the U.S. Embassy in Korea, then kneel for 5 minutes and lie face down on the ground for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in front of the embassy as a performance to commemorate the late George Floyd. Black masks and placards with the phrase "I can't breathe" will also be distributed at the site.

Citizens who wish to participate should gather in black clothing in front of Exit 5 of City Hall Station by 4 p.m. on the day.

On the 25th of last month in Minnesota, USA, Black man George Floyd was pressed on the neck by a white police officer's knee for more than 8 minutes during a forceful arrest, ultimately leading to his death.

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