South Koreans have reacted angrily to a new advert for Absolut Vodka featuring huge anti-government demonstrations that have brought downtown Seoul to a standstill in recent weeks.

Absolut Korea's ad shows thousands of protestors holding candles, with the crowd forming the shape of the vodka brand's signature bottle. The words "The Future is Yours to Create" are written across the top.

The company shared the image on its official Facebook page Saturday.

Thousands of Facebook users criticized the ad, with many calling on the company to take it down. They said it was inappropriate for Absolut to use the protests to sell alcohol.

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