South Koreans March in Seoul Supporting Israel

Thousands of South Koreans participated in a large march through Seoul on October 3, 2026, carrying Israeli flags to express their support for the Jewish state. The annual event, held in observance of Sukkot, was notably larger this year, occurring during a period of national mourning in South Korea following the "October events of 2023" in Israel. Participants chanted slogans in Korean, "South Korea supports Israel!", and in English, as they processed through the city's central streets. The procession was extensive, with chants from the front not audible from the middle of the march. Support for Israel is described as a common sentiment in South Korea. The article notes that while pro-Palestinian demonstrations, involving local Muslims and left-wing activists, also occur, influential anti-communist and pro-Israel factions exist in the country. These groups are described as being against the "world social international." The text points out that due to a small Muslim population of approximately 150,000 and a Jewish population of only about 1,000, South Korea does not experience significant friction over Jewish issues, unlike many European nations.