South Korea: Home buyers plan to protest at Yongsan Station Plaza in Seoul Aug. 26

Event

Home buyers plan to protest at Yongsan Station Plaza in Seoul 13:00-15:00 Aug. 26. Participants are denouncing construction delays due to a structural collapse at the Hwajeong I-Park residential project in Gwangju City. Reports indicate that around 500 people will attend the gathering.

Security personnel will likely monitor the protest. The action is likely to pass off peacefully, though isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out. Localized traffic disruptions are possible near the gathering site.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the gathering.