This image captures a rainy daytime scene on an urban street in Ulsan, South Korea, depicting what appears to be a political or labor protest/campaign event. Several people are visible, many dressed in light blue rain ponchos or clear plastic raincoats, and some holding umbrellas (one light blue, one black) to shield from the rain. The street and pavement are wet, reflecting lights. Two individuals in light blue rain gear are prominently featured, holding large blue signs with Korean text. One person smiles towards the camera, while another is partly obscured. The signs display messages advocating for worker rights and local economic issues. Key phrases include "조선산업과 구경제 살리는 동자 임금 인상하라!" (Save the shipbuilding industry and the local economy, raise workers' wages!) and "동구경제 노동자 임금 인상 5조" (Dong-gu Economy, Worker Wage Increase, 5 points/measures). One sign also identifies a candidate: "권기백 진보던 팀이 화정 대송 시의원" (Kwon Gi-baek, Progressive Party Hwajeong Daesong City Councilor), indicating a political campaign focus. In the background, a red pedestrian traffic light is illuminated. Cars are visible on the wet road, some with headlights on. Green tree foliage lines the street, and various Korean business signs like "룸가라오케" (Room Karaoke) and "김소주호프노래타운" (Kim Soju Hof Karaoke Town) are discernible, indicating a bustling commercial area. The overall scene suggests a determined public gathering taking place despite adverse weather conditions.

Political protest unfolds on rainy Ulsan

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Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 09:31 AM

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This image captures a rainy daytime scene on an urban street in Ulsan, South Korea, depicting what appears to be a political or labor protest/campaign event. Several people are visible, many dressed in light blue rain ponchos or clear plastic raincoats, and some holding umbrellas (one light blue, one black) to shield from the rain. The street and pavement are wet, reflecting lights. Two individuals in light blue rain gear are prominently featured, holding large blue signs with Korean text. One person smiles towards the camera, while another is partly obscured. The signs display messages advocating for worker rights and local economic issues. Key phrases include "조선산업과 구경제 살리는 동자 임금 인상하라!" (Save the shipbuilding industry and the local economy, raise workers' wages!) and "동구경제 노동자 임금 인상 5조" (Dong-gu Economy, Worker Wage Increase, 5 points/measures). One sign also identifies a candidate: "권기백 진보던 팀이 화정 대송 시의원" (Kwon Gi-baek, Progressive Party Hwajeong Daesong City Councilor), indicating a political campaign focus. In the background, a red pedestrian traffic light is illuminated. Cars are visible on the wet road, some with headlights on. Green tree foliage lines the street, and various Korean business signs like "룸가라오케" (Room Karaoke) and "김소주호프노래타운" (Kim Soju Hof Karaoke Town) are discernible, indicating a bustling commercial area. The overall scene suggests a determined public gathering taking place despite adverse weather conditions. | Open Wire