[Interview] "Giving Up Daily Life to Join Rallies"... 'Panda Fan·Hamburger Lover' Flag Solidarity

Lee Eun-ae "I just want to watch panda YouTube"
Kim Ye-won "Flag made with novel phrases"

"I gave up everything I love and my daily life to come to this rally."

Lee Eun-ae is holding the flag of the 'Mediterranean Panda Hegemonists Alliance.' Photo by Shim Sung-ah

Lee Eun-ae (39), who came holding the flag of the 'Mediterranean Panda Hegemonists Alliance,' told Asia Economy at the rally for President Yoon Seok-yeol's resignation in front of the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 14th, "I'm just a panda enthusiast. I want to comfortably stay at home watching panda YouTube videos," adding, "I hope such a world comes soon."

Lee said, "This situation makes me angry. Even ordinary people can see that it doesn't make sense." "I never thought rallies would be fun, but surprisingly, it's enjoyable because people come from various places and talk."

Nam Mo is holding the flag of the 'Hamburger Love Club.' Photo by Shim Sung-ah

Nam Mo (27), holding the flag of the 'Hamburger Lovers Club,' said, "I really like hamburgers. Every time I eat, I look for something delicious," and explained, "My favorite brand is McDonald's. I designed and made it together with my friends."

Nam recalled, "During the martial law, I thought it was a lie," and said, "I was really speechlessly anxious and scared."

Kim Yewon is holding a flag that says "I want a virtuous cycle." Photo by Sim Seongah

Kim Ye-won (22), who made the flag titled 'Becoming the Light of the Dark Sea,' said, "I took a phrase from a novel to create the flag. I thought it was exactly the time needed," adding, "I thought the impeachment would happen last week, but since it didn't, I came out to shout myself."

Kim said, "The rally has a familiar atmosphere, and there are many funny flags," and added, "I hope South Korea where liberal democracy is guaranteed will come."