Meanwhile, Images of Police Supporting the Protest Also Shared
Near Namtaeryeong in Seoul, farmers who drove tractors to the capital demanding the resignation of President Yoon Seok-yeol have been in a standoff with the police for over 24 hours. Amid this, a post by a National Police Agency employee disparaging some citizens who supported the farmers has sparked controversy.
The Jeon Bong-jun Struggle Team of the National Farmers' Federation, who drove tractors to Seoul demanding the arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol, was blocked by police buses at Namtaeryeong, Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 21st. Photo by Yonhap News
On the 22nd, an anonymous post titled "Why are young girls these days so clueless?" was uploaded on the workplace community Blind. The author, presumed to be a National Police Agency employee as the company name was listed as "National Police Agency," wrote, "We had already issued a prohibition notice against the indiscriminate tractor procession, but when we blocked them with cars and took a non-responsive stance, those criminal farmers drove tractors into police buses and even climbed onto sidewalks, charging at our defenseless staff. What on earth are the brains filled with udon noodles of those who defend such criminals thinking?"
The author continued, "Our young staff, who have been working hard for over 12 hours since dawn in this weather, are being accused by female-dominated sites and left-wing professional protesters of violently suppressing powerless farmers. What kind of hardship are they going through?" They added, "If you ask anyone 'What is the Grain Management Act?' would there be anyone who can answer properly? Even the command staff are frustrated." The post further stated, "If this were Europe, they would have shot them in the head by now. Is it normal to still tolerate road occupation and whining on the streets? The public authority of the Republic of Korea is a joke."
A netizen wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "An anonymous police officer sent drinks for the rally participants," adding, "I hope that with this kind gesture, the tractor march will safely reach its destination." X (formerly Twitter)
On the other hand, on the same day, news was shared that the police delivered 15 cups of warm coffee to participants of the Namtaeryeong Pass rally. One netizen posted on X (formerly Twitter), "An anonymous police officer sent drinks for the rally participants," adding, "I hope that with this kind gesture, the tractor march will safely reach its destination." This netizen also shared the receipt showing the coffee purchase, which included a delivery note stating, "I am a police officer. Please make sure to deliver this to anyone participating in the Namtaeryeong Pass rally."
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