South Korea: Supporters and opponents to gather for opposition leader's appearance at Suwon District Prosecutors' Office Sept. 9

Event

Supporters of the Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung plan to gather at the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office ahead of his trial starting at 10:30 Sept. 9. The politician will appear for questioning by prosecutors over his alleged involvement in the illegal transfer of money to North Korea. Opponents of Lee plan to stage a counterprotest calling for his arrest. Previous demonstrations drew around a thousand participants.

Authorities plan to deploy around 490 police officers at and around Suwon District Prosecutors' Office to monitor the rallies. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if activists occupy nearby streets. Clashes between officials and protesters, or between opposing groups of rally participants, may occur, especially in response to any court decision.

Advice

Avoid the protests due to possible clashes. Plan for potential localized transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all official security and transport advisories.