10 Jan 2022 | 08:08 AM UTC
South Korea: Business owners plan to protest in Seoul Jan. 10 and 12 against COVID-19 policies /update 1
Business owners plan to protest at the Yeouido area in Seoul, South Korea, from 22:00 Jan. 10 and 14:00 Jan 12. Tight security likely.
Event
Business owners plan to protest in Seoul Jan. 10 and 12 against the government's COVID-19 policies. Participants will gather at the Yeouido area, likely outside the Yeouido Corporate Data Building, from 22:00 Jan. 10. Separately, activists will also protest outside the National Assembly building from 14:00 Jan. 12. Dozens to hundreds of people could participate in the protests. While the action will likely pass off peacefully, police action is possible if demonstrations violate ongoing social distancing controls.
Officials will almost certainly monitor the events and could disperse disruptive gatherings. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible, especially if security personnel use force to break up protests. Localized transport disruptions are likely, especially in the case of a large turnout. Officials may impose roadblocks depending on the scale of the protest. Localized business disruptions are also possible.
Advice
Avoid the protests as a security precaution. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Monitor trusted local media for updates on additional gatherings as organizers may not announce them in advance. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near events. Confirm business appointments and transport schedules in advance.
