More on the march

Although we've returned from the march, one of our folks has remained in the area to observe events as they continue... The latest news is that the barricades have been torn down,

and the riot police are standing in a row futher behind where the barricades were. The barricades have been moved out of the way by the protesters, to avoid anyone being hurt on them. A group of women has arranged themselves in a row immediately in front of the riot police, and behind them, a giant puppet of the rain god is being moved in. The Korean farmers have gathered near the front of the line. Behind the riot police is an armored vehicle with a water cannon on top, aimed at the protesters.

Thus far, everything has remained peaceful and orderly. That's wonderful news. :-)