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23 Aug 2023 | 10:33 AM UTC

South Korea: Civic groups and opposition parties call for nationwide rallies through at least early September /update 1

Civic groups and opposition parties call for demonstrations across South Korea through at least early September. Increased security likely.

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Civic groups and opposition parties have called for demonstrations across South Korea through at least early September. Activists have been staging rallies, as of Aug. 22, to protest Japan's decision to begin discharging radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean from Aug. 24. Organizers have announced additional demonstrations at the following locations:

  • Aug. 23: National Assembly, Seoul, 19:30.

  • Aug. 23: Embassy of Japan. The start time is unclear.

  • Aug. 24: Protest march from Gwanghwamun Square to the Office of the President, Seoul, 10:00.

  • Aug. 24: Statue of General Jeong Bal, Busan, 19:00.

  • Aug. 26: Protest march from Busan Station Plaza to the Consulate-General of Japan, Busan, 18:00.

  • Aug. 26: Taepyeongro Building, Seoul, 18:00.

  • Aug. 26: Korean Press Center, Seoul, 18:00.

  • Aug. 26: Along Sejong-daero from Sungnyemun Gate to City Hall Station, Seoul, 18:00.

Other related demonstrations are probable on unannounced dates. Likely demonstration sites in Seoul include the National Assembly, the Embassy of Japan, the Office of the President, Seoul City Hall, and Gwanghwamun Square. Potential action sites in other cities include the Japanese general-consulates in Busan and Jeju, near prominent government buildings, in public squares and city centers, and along roadways in urban centers. Hundreds to thousands of people will probably participate in any upcoming action, with the highest attendance likely in Seoul.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security at announced protest sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists march along or occupy nearby streets. While the protest will likely remain peaceful, clashes are possible if police forcibly disperse protesters or demonstrators attempt to breach security barriers.

Advice

Avoid any demonstrations due to possible clashes. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Confirm the availability of transport and allow additional time to reach destinations. Plan for increased security and localized transport disruptions near demonstrations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.

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