Holding a placard reading "Trump should zip his lip and give up Ulji Freedom Guardian!", the demonstrators chanted slogans demanding dismantlement of shackling alliance with the U.S. and elimination of evils stoking national division. They remained undeterred by the fascist police's suppression.

Earlier, they held a rally outside the U.S. military base in Ryongsan, censuring Trump's bellicose remarks and demanding stop to the joint military drill.