U.S.beef: protests continue in South Korea...

At least 35,000 people have taken part in the latest mass protest in South Korea against the government's decision to allow US beef imports to resume. 

Waving banners, flags and candles, the crowd gathered in front of City Hall in the capital, Seoul. 

South Korea used to be a big market for US beef, but suspended imports in 2003 after a "mad cow disease" outbreak. 

The decision to lift the ban has led to weeks of protests based on health fears and discontent with the government. 

As a result, the South Korean government has sought extra safety assurances from the US authorities on American beef. More...

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