27 Apr 2022 | 06:54 AM UTC
South Korea: Workers plan to rally in Incheon May 1 to commemorate Labor Day
Workers plan to rally at Incheon Culture and Arts Culture Center in Incheon, South Korea, from 14:00 May 1. Localized disruptions possible.
Event
Activists from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) and Incheon Regional Solidarity group plan to rally at the Incheon Culture and Arts Culture Center from 14:00 May 1 to mark Labor Day. Participants are calling for increased labor rights and workplace safety. Organizers claim that around 7,000 people will participate in the event.
Authorities will likely increase security at Incheon Culture and Arts Culture Center and its surrounding areas May 1. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible during the rally, especially if activists occupy nearby roads, like Munhwa-ro and Yesul-ro. While the event is likely to pass off peacefully, clashes between protesters and police remain possible.
Advice
Avoid the rally as a precaution. Plan for possible ground transport disruptions in the affected area. Seek updated information on roads in the area and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
