17 Dec 2023 | 06:55 AM UTC
South Korea: Activists holding protest march in Seoul Dec. 17
Activists marching in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 17. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Activists from the Korean Medical Association are holding a march in Seoul as of the afternoon of Dec. 17. The action is to protest the government's alleged plan to increase student intake for medical schools. Demonstrators plan to march from DongHwa Dutyfree to the President's Office in Yongsan via Seoul Station between 14:00 and 18:00. Organizers say up to 8,000 people would participate in the action.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the gathering sites and march route. The protest will probably pass peacefully.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the gathering sites and march route. Heed official directives.
