Christmas in chaos... "I wish I had moved in a bright direction."

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Even in the chaotic situation, Christmas came without fail.

The citizens shared the joy of Christmas, but hoped that the situation would stabilize as soon as possible.

Reporter Shin Gwi-hye captured the image of Christmas Eve.

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Christmas trees sparkle, and there is no time to step on the streets with people enjoying the Christmas atmosphere.

You and I take out the camera in front of the colorful lights.

Citizens enjoyed the Christmas Eve atmosphere by leaving commemorative photos in front of the Christmas tree.

Children heading to the cathedral are only light.

[Lee Sung-hoon / Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province: There are so many foreigners and people singing, so the atmosphere is good and it's so fun.]

The citizens shared the joy of Christmas, but hoped that the chaotic situation would stabilize quickly.

[Ryu Hyangja and Kim Kwan-young / Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province: It's Christmas and it's so chaotic, so the two of us came out to get some fresh air. I hope there will be some politicians who think of the people first.]

[Choi Yoon-seo / Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province: The society is very dizzy these days, so I hope it goes in a bright direction for Christmas]

In the Christmas Day Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral, Archbishop Chung Soon-taek mentioned the current situation and said he hopes to find a light of hope.

[Jeong Sun-taek/Archbishop: It is important to work together for the happiness and common good of the people in accordance with democratic and constitutional procedures despite the current chaotic and hopeless situation]

It is a Christmas that comes every year, but citizens welcomed Christmas this year with heavyness in the back of their hearts.

I'm YTN's Shin Gwihye.

Reporter for shooting
: On Seungwon
Provided by the screen: Catholic Peace Broadcasting