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As a Syrian in Korea, Korea that gave too much and will forever be grateful for, I went to 광화문 and told people about my country and the victory we achieved. Humanity is indivisible, and I stand for the freedom of every human being in the world. We will return and rebuild Syria like Koreans did
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