South Korea: Daegu Queer Culture Festival to take place in Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province,12:00-18:40 June 17

Event

Authorities will heighten security and impose traffic restrictions for the Daegu Queer Culture Festival in Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province, June 17. Attendees will gather at the Jungang Intersection 12:00-18:40, while a section of participants will march from Banwoldang Intersection to Jungang Intersection, 17:00-18:10. Organizers claim that 3,000 people will join the event. Protests by groups opposed to the event have occurred during previous marches, and remain possible during the June 17 march.

Police have announced increased security deployment to monitor the event and may disperse overly disruptive crowds. Rival demonstrations, and related skirmishes cannot be ruled out. Authorities will impose road closures and traffic diversions around the event venue, including the diversion of public buses. Increased congestion on alternate routes, and increased demand for alternative transport is therefore likely throughout June 17.

Advice

Exercise caution around the event venue due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately for a secure, non-government building. Confirm road status and public transport schedules. Use alternative routes to circumvent the event venue. Allow additional travel time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and traffic advisories.