内容摘要：Around 1.6 million South Koreans rallied near the presidential office north of Gwanghwamun Square in

Around 1.6 million South Koreans rallied near the presidential office north of Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul to demand the ouster of scandal-ridden President Park Geun-hye on Saturday.
 
Here are some of the photos featuring one of the biggest, but most peaceful protests in the country. A protester wears a chicken costume to make fun of President Park while marching towards the presidential office. (Bak Se-hwan/The Korea Herald)

At 3 p.m., protesters gather at Gwanghwamun Square before marching toward the presidential office (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)

A satirical replica of President Park Geun-hye with a rope tied around her and some logos of conglomerates related to the scandal. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)
Near the presidential office, protester shows a satirical banner featuring Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of President Park's confidante Choi Soon-sil. She was illegally admitted to Ewha Womans University on the back of her mother's status. (Bak Se-hwan/The Korea Hrald)
A protester in an oversize costume bears a banner on his back that reads "Resign" near City Hall ahead of the main event held at 6 p.m. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)
Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo faces public criticism after it was revealed that the group made donations to controversial foundations controlled by Choi Soon-sil at the Gwanghwamun Square. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)

A street vendor sells candles for the rally near near the Gwanghwamun Square. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)
Some 500,000 rotestors march towards the presidential office in the afternoon to demand President Park Geun-hye's resignation. (Bak Se-hwan/The Korea Herald)  
Protestors tear apart the flag of the ruling Saenuri Party during the rally held at 2 p.m. near its head office in southwestern Seoul. (Yonhap)
Loyal fans of President Park Geun-hye stage a counter rally in front of Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, criticizing anti-Park protestors. (Yonhap)

Main roads in central Seoul turned into a sea of candlelights during the anti-government rally, with some 1.6 million people in attendance. (Yonhap)