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A protester holds a sign with an image of George Floyd during protests Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week. AP
A protester holds a sign with an image of George Floyd during protests Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis against the death of Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier in the week. AP
An officer swings a baton as demonstrators clash with police as they protest the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. AP
An officer swings a baton as demonstrators clash with police as they protest the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. AP
A woman reacts after being sprayed by pepper spray next to the Colorado State Capitol as protests against the death of George Floyd continue for a third night on May 30, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The city of Denver enacted a curfew for Saturday and Sunday nights and Governor Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard in hopes of stopping protests that have wreaked havoc across the city. AFP
A woman reacts after being sprayed by pepper spray next to the Colorado State Capitol as protests against the death of George Floyd continue for a third night on May 30, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The city of Denver enacted a curfew for Saturday and Sunday nights and Governor Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard in hopes of stopping protests that have wreaked havoc across the city. AFP
Police fire tear gas and less-lethal rounds at protesters during a demonstration at the intersection of East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. AP
Police fire tear gas and less-lethal rounds at protesters during a demonstration at the intersection of East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue, Friday, May 29, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. AP
A protester and two Minneapolis police officers on opposite sides of a dumpster during protests over the Minneapolis, Minnesota arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 28 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, appeared to show George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as an officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man later died in police custody. EPA
A protester and two Minneapolis police officers on opposite sides of a dumpster during protests over the Minneapolis, Minnesota arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 28 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, appeared to show George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as an officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man later died in police custody. EPA
A rubber bullet is fired over a protester by police hidden by a cloud of tear gas, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A rubber bullet is fired over a protester by police hidden by a cloud of tear gas, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A line of Minnesota State Troopers as protesters demonstrate during the fifth day of protests over the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 30 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, appeared to show George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as an officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man later died in police custody. EPA
A line of Minnesota State Troopers as protesters demonstrate during the fifth day of protests over the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 30 May 2020. A bystander's video posted online on 25 May, appeared to show George Floyd, 46, pleading with arresting officers that he couldn't breathe as an officer knelt on his neck. The unarmed black man later died in police custody. EPA
A man lies down on the street in front of police officers while chanting 'I can't breathe' during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. Floyd died in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. AP
A man lies down on the street in front of police officers while chanting 'I can't breathe' during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. Floyd died in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. AP
A crowd listens as Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, speaks during a protest with Former NBA player Stephen Jackson outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jackson, who was friends with George Floyd, spoke at a press conference before joining the protest. AFP
A crowd listens as Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, speaks during a protest with Former NBA player Stephen Jackson outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jackson, who was friends with George Floyd, spoke at a press conference before joining the protest. AFP
Terrence Floyd (C) attends a vigil where his brother George Floyd was killed by police one week ago on June 1, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd called for peace and justice after his brother's death, thanking those who continue to protest and imploring people to cease the damage and destruction which has followed. AFP
Terrence Floyd (C) attends a vigil where his brother George Floyd was killed by police one week ago on June 1, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd called for peace and justice after his brother's death, thanking those who continue to protest and imploring people to cease the damage and destruction which has followed. AFP
A child wears a protective mask at a makeshift memorial honoring George Floyd, at the spot where he was taken into custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
A child wears a protective mask at a makeshift memorial honoring George Floyd, at the spot where he was taken into custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
Thousands of people gather for a peaceful demonstration in support of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet and protest against racism, injustice and police brutality, in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. AP
Thousands of people gather for a peaceful demonstration in support of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet and protest against racism, injustice and police brutality, in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. AP
A boy waves to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard before a rally, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A boy waves to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard before a rally, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A member of the Minnesota State Police tosses a can of teargas down a street Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A member of the Minnesota State Police tosses a can of teargas down a street Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A protestor reacts as she walks through a cloud of tear gas, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A protestor reacts as she walks through a cloud of tear gas, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
Police move through an area during demonstrations Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
Police move through an area during demonstrations Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
Police take people into custody after curfew Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. AP
Police take people into custody after curfew Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. AP
In the May 29, photo, a police officer deploys a can of pepper spray at protesters in Des Moines. Protests have been erupting all over the country after George Floyd died earlier this week in police custody in Minneapolis. AP
In the May 29, photo, a police officer deploys a can of pepper spray at protesters in Des Moines. Protests have been erupting all over the country after George Floyd died earlier this week in police custody in Minneapolis. AP
A protestor douses her face with milk after being exposed to tear gas fired by police, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A protestor douses her face with milk after being exposed to tear gas fired by police, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A person holds a sign out of a window on May 30, 2020 in New York City. Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck. Floyd was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Across the country, protests against Floyd's death have set off days and nights of rage as its the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans by the police. AFP
A person holds a sign out of a window on May 30, 2020 in New York City. Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck. Floyd was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Across the country, protests against Floyd's death have set off days and nights of rage as its the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans by the police. AFP
Protesters rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, at Washington Square park in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
Protesters rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, at Washington Square park in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
People stand on top of a baseball backstop during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Protests across the country have escalated over the death of George Floyd who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day, May 25. AP
People stand on top of a baseball backstop during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Protests across the country have escalated over the death of George Floyd who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day, May 25. AP
Demonstrators rally in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, May 29, 2020, to protest the Monday death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis. AP
Demonstrators rally in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, May 29, 2020, to protest the Monday death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody in Minneapolis. AP
US Secret Service form a line outside the White House as protestors attempt to breach their barricade during a protest over the Minnesota arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Washington, DC, USA, 30 May 2020. EPA
US Secret Service form a line outside the White House as protestors attempt to breach their barricade during a protest over the Minnesota arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Washington, DC, USA, 30 May 2020. EPA
A man wearing a 'Purge' mask runs in front of a burning police car during a protest on May 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Demonstrations are being held across the US after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A man wearing a 'Purge' mask runs in front of a burning police car during a protest on May 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Demonstrations are being held across the US after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A protester carries the carries a U.S. flag upside, a sign of distress, next to a burning building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
A protester carries the carries a U.S. flag upside, a sign of distress, next to a burning building Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. AP
People jump out of a window at a Starbucks store during a protest on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being taken into police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after an officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped moving and pleading for air on Memorial Day. AP
People jump out of a window at a Starbucks store during a protest on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being taken into police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after an officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped moving and pleading for air on Memorial Day. AP
The State Patrol fires teargas at protesters on the I35 during the sixth day of demonstrations over the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in St Paul, Minnesota, USA, 31 May 2020. EPA
The State Patrol fires teargas at protesters on the I35 during the sixth day of demonstrations over the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in St Paul, Minnesota, USA, 31 May 2020. EPA
A protester stands as teargas is released by police as protesters clash with officers outside a Minneapolis police precinct two days after George Floyd died while in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, 27 May 2020. EPA
A protester stands as teargas is released by police as protesters clash with officers outside a Minneapolis police precinct two days after George Floyd died while in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, 27 May 2020. EPA
Protesters throw a tear gas canister back toward Stafford County deputies on the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg, Va., Monday, June 1, 2020. Protests continue across the United States over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
Protesters throw a tear gas canister back toward Stafford County deputies on the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg, Va., Monday, June 1, 2020. Protests continue across the United States over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A policeman kicks back a tear gas canister during a demonstration next to the city of Miami Police Department, Saturday, May 30, 2020, downtown in Miami. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A policeman kicks back a tear gas canister during a demonstration next to the city of Miami Police Department, Saturday, May 30, 2020, downtown in Miami. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A demonstrator tries to kick the mirror off of a police car during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A demonstrator tries to kick the mirror off of a police car during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP
A tanker truck drives into thousands of protesters marching on 35W north bound highway during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 31, 2020. REUTERS
A tanker truck drives into thousands of protesters marching on 35W north bound highway during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 31, 2020. REUTERS
A protester is detained by police officers during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., May 31, 2020. REUTERS
A protester is detained by police officers during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., May 31, 2020. REUTERS
Natasha Robinson passes her son Azrael Hammick, 1, up to Master Sgt. Acie Matthews Jr. during a protest at the at the  State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., during protests over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after being restrained by Minneapolis police. AP
Natasha Robinson passes her son Azrael Hammick, 1, up to Master Sgt. Acie Matthews Jr. during a protest at the at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., during protests over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after being restrained by Minneapolis police. AP
Protesters gather amid nationwide unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
Protesters gather amid nationwide unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS
A boy holds a sign during a protest in downtown Los Angeles, Friday, May 29, 2020, over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. AP
A boy holds a sign during a protest in downtown Los Angeles, Friday, May 29, 2020, over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on Memorial Day in Minneapolis. AP
The owner of Talk Talk Diner, Charles Stotts (R) talks with neighbors who offer to help clean up the damage to his restaurant caused by looters following a peaceful demonstration over the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 28 May 2020. EPA
The owner of Talk Talk Diner, Charles Stotts (R) talks with neighbors who offer to help clean up the damage to his restaurant caused by looters following a peaceful demonstration over the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 28 May 2020. EPA
Merchandise stands in a looted souvenir and electronics shop near Times Square after a night of protests and vandalism over the death of George Floyd early June 2, 2020 in New York City. Thousands of protesters took to the streets throughout the city to express their anger after Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck before he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Floyd's death, the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans at the hands of the police, has set off days and nights of protests across the country. AFP
Merchandise stands in a looted souvenir and electronics shop near Times Square after a night of protests and vandalism over the death of George Floyd early June 2, 2020 in New York City. Thousands of protesters took to the streets throughout the city to express their anger after Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck before he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Floyd's death, the most recent in a series of deaths of black Americans at the hands of the police, has set off days and nights of protests across the country. AFP
Protesters are reflected in a store window where a portrait of George Floyd is displayed in Manhattan, New York, Monday, June 1, 2020. New York City imposed an 11 p.m. curfew Monday as the nation's biggest city tried to head off another night of destruction erupting amid protests over George Floyd's death. AP
Protesters are reflected in a store window where a portrait of George Floyd is displayed in Manhattan, New York, Monday, June 1, 2020. New York City imposed an 11 p.m. curfew Monday as the nation's biggest city tried to head off another night of destruction erupting amid protests over George Floyd's death. AP
Shim Hyun-chul shim@koreatimes.co.kr


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