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Briefings

The article explores the effectiveness of online versus offline protests, noting that while both mobilize crowds and spread awareness, online movements often begin as digital campaigns before transitioning to street demonstrations. It highlights K-Pop fandoms as a key example of youth-driven online activism that has influenced political events like the ousting of President Yoon. The text also identifies significant limitations, including uneven internet connectivity that excludes those without digital access, the scale-free nature of the internet which hinders recruitment from new demographics, and the risk of echo chambers created by algorithms. The Open Society Foundation suggests that civil society organizations should plan for both online and offline engagement to maximize impact.

Key points

• Online protests can transition from digital campaigns to street demonstrations, as seen with the Arab Spring and Occupy Movement.
• K-Pop fandoms have actively participated in protests, including the ousting of President Yoon in Korea and similar events in Indonesia.

Context and limitations

The article relies on a single source from Global Voices and does not provide data on the specific number of online-to-offline conversions or the precise geographic scope of K-Pop participation in the cited events.

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