Unfortunately this is a rather commonplace sight in police vs. demonstrateurs. It's hardly exclusive to Korea.
I kept thinking: "What the hell are they hoping to achieve by going heads on with a better armed police force?"
Yes, it sure generates a whole lot of media, but then, after just awhile, people stop caring. It subsides.
This happened in 2000, who talks about it now?
Yes, yes I'm back.
Somewhat.