South Korea: Police give the all-clear at City Hall Station in Seoul Aug. 9 following investigations into suspicious packages /update 1

Event

Authorities gave the all-clear at City Hall Station in Seoul Aug. 9 following police investigations into two suspicious packages. Police had cordoned off Exits 4 and 5 of City Hall Station to facilitate investigations. The boxes did not contain any explosives or hazmat materials.

Lingering localized transport and business disruptions are possible over the coming hours.

Advice

Allow additional time to reach destinations in the vicinity of the City Hall Station through the afternoon of Aug. 9.