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Protesters, Police Clash in South Korea
2005-07-11
Thousands of people protesting at the site of the planned new headquarters for the U.S. military in South Korea clashed Sunday with police. Some 7,000 demonstrators threw steel pipes and stones at about 10,000 police guarding Camp Humphreys in Pyongtaek, about 50 miles south of Seoul. Some demonstrators were seen bleeding but the number of injured wasn't immediately known. "The government made an agreement with the United States without consensus from the residents," said one protester, Oh Jeong-sun, 56. The U.S. military in South Korea is now headquartered at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, but is set to move its entire command to Pyongtaek by 2008 as part of plans to consolidate bases and reduce the number of U.S. troops.
Don't worry. We won't be there long.
Posted by:Fred

#3  It is a Quagmire! Withdraw now!
Posted by: mmurray821   2005-07-11 15:03  

#2  I highly recommend JP O'Rourke's description of a SkOR protest in Holidays in Hell.
Posted by: phil_b   2005-07-11 09:03  

#1  I know Camp Humphreys well(1974-75),home of the 2nd ID.I was stationed at Alpha 1/44th ADA,38th BDE.Right across the river.The Red Door Bordello right outside the main gate.In regards to the pic:Bite me,kiss my ass.We have more a efficient use for our troops and treasure.Frigging a##holes!
Posted by: raptor   2005-07-11 07:34  

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