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[video] South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’ (www.theguardian.com)
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Ahn Gwi-ryeong, 35, a former TV anchor serves as spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party.
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As lawmakers were gathered, their aides blocked entrances with furniture, formed human chains and sprayed troops with fire extinguishers.
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Ahn can be seen shouting at the soldier in the clip: “Let go! Don’t you feel the shame?” After she grabs his rifle, the soldier steps back.

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[–] MashedHobbits@lemy.lol 20 points 1 year ago

Braver and more patriotic than any soldier ever will be.

[–] demesisx@infosec.pub 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

She’d be dead if she tried that in the jingoistic states of America.

[–] finderscult@lemmy.myserv.one 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One of the few upsides of conscription versus volunteer armies, the soldiers are actual people, not bloodthirsty monsters.

[–] MTK@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Depends on the country, some of them do some great brain washing on the soldiers

[–] norznews@mstdn.social 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Video link : https://youtu.be/JhxnvVn0IVw

**Moment South Korean woman grabs soldier's gun during martial law chaos ...**

#AhnGwiRyeong, 35, a former TV anchor who serves as spokesperson for the opposition Democratic party, grapples with a soldier and grabs hold of his gun.

#SouthKorea