Anti-gay activists attempted and failed to shut down Pride celebrations in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday, reports Buzzfeed.
Christian groups had been campaigning since May to try to block the parade. Police initially responded by canceling the parade citing the conflicting permit applications. However, earlier this month, a court ruled that the parade had to be allowed. Christian activists then showed up Sunday to protest the parade. The protest was organized by the Korean Churches Anti-LGBT Response Committee.
Protesters wore visors with the slogan “Oppose Homosexual Provocation” and held a banner with the words “We pray for korea not to be diseased/sick with homosexuality.”
One woman held a sign reading, “Same sex marriage is not a human right.”
Protesters attempting to block the Pride parade route by lying down in front of the floats were removed by the 5,000-strong police force.
A city spokesman said complainants argued the parade was inappropriate after a recent ferry tragedy. However, Pride organizers claimed Christian groups filed complaints deliberately in order to get it cancelled.
Watch a report below.
