Korea protests a gadget proving ground

When tens of thousands of Koreans converged in the center of Seoul recently for a mass protest against the new president, many were clutching two vital items: a candle and a mobile phone loaded with snazzy features. Stuff reports.

The protest movement, which started in early May to oppose US beef imports, has since become a stage for a broad range of political grievances against the government – from high fuel prices to health-care privatization and the cost of education.

The month-long series of gatherings has also been a valuable testing ground for the latest communication devices, gadgets and websites.

... With powerful camera phones, demonstrators are able to shoot photos and videos that they can instantly upload on internet sites thanks to high-speed wireless technology."

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