Overview

• Organizers estimated 30,000 people took part in the parade calling for improved human rights, while police put attendance at around 7,000
• The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency became the first central government body to join the march to promote public health outreach
• Protesters from conservative religious groups held counter-rallies nearby with placards opposing same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination laws without any reported clashes
• Under the slogan “We never stop,” participants reaffirmed their commitment to secure anti-discrimination legislation and legal recognition of LGBTQ+ partnerships
• The event followed the June snap election that brought liberal President Lee Jae-myung to power, fostering hope among activists for concrete policy changes