South Korea: Activists plan to rally along Sejong-daero in Seoul March 1

Event

Activists from the Freedom and Reunification Party plan to rally along Sejong-daero in Seoul March 1 to commemorate the Korean independence movement in 1919. Participants will gather between the Donghwa Duty Free Shop and Seoul Metropolitan Council 13:30-17:00. Around 50,000 people are expected to attend the event. Separately, around 420 people from the Justice and Memory Solidarity group plan to hold a rally and march along Sejong-daero 12:00-14:00.

Security personnel will likely monitor the demonstrations. The events are likely to pass off peacefully, though isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out. Localized traffic disruptions are likely around the gathering site and along Sejong-daero.

Advice

Avoid the rallies due to possible skirmishes. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near the demonstration.