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[video] South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun says ‘I just needed to stop them’ (www.theguardian.com)

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Ahn Gwi-ryeong, 35, a former TV anchor serves as spokesperson for the opposition Democratic Party.
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As lawmakers were gathered, their aides blocked entrances with furniture, formed human chains and sprayed troops with fire extinguishers.
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Ahn can be seen shouting at the soldier in the clip: “Let go! Don’t you feel the shame?” After she grabs his rifle, the soldier steps back.