The World - News from Dec. 11, 1988

About 2,000 South Korean protesters demanding the overthrow of President Roh Tae Woo battled riot police with firebombs and rocks in Seoul after being blocked from marching to the presidential palace. Thousands of people, many out for holiday shopping, ran for cover as hundreds of riot police and protesters clashed in the main shopping district. Police had no figures on arrests or injuries, but injured officers and protesters were spotted at the scene. Protesters also demanded the arrest of former President Chun Doo Hwan for alleged human rights abuses and corruption.