Seoul court convicts 34 student activists for illegal entry into presidential compound, US base

A South Korean court convicted 34 student activists of illegal entry into the presidential compound and a U.S. military base, marking a legal crackdown on protest activity. The convictions follow a pattern of judicial responses to civil disobedience, but the specific timing and scale suggest heightened scrutiny of activist groups. The ruling may deter future protests but could also fuel domestic political tensions.

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