Some 2,000 sex workers take to the streets of Seoul - rallying to denounce laws that make prostitution illegal.<br/> This crowd - made up mostly of prostitutes and pimps - chants slogans, demanding the South Korean government withdraw the rules.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Korean) 30-YEAR-OLD SOUTH KOREAN PROSTITUTE, JANG JOO-EUN, SAYING:<br/> "It's been seven years since the anti-prostitution laws were enforced, but there has been no effectiveness of the laws. Due to the laws, more than 200,000 men have gained criminal records.<br/> Also so many sex workers have become ex-cons."<br/> Many sex workers insist the laws have done nothing to abolish the trade.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (Korean) 56-YEAR-OLD PIMP, HONG SEONG-RYEOL, SAYING:<br/> "After the anti-prostitution laws were enforced, prostitution has been taking place secretly. I think the laws should be revised."<br/> In 2004, the government passed anti-prostitution laws, making the industry illegal.<br/> South Korea's usually bustling brothel districts fell silent that year when police began enforcing the laws, but in many parts of the capital the trade continues all but unhindered.<br/> Travis Brecher, Reuters
