South Korea: Political activists to hold protest march in Seoul June 22

The political organization Candlelight Action group plans to hold a protest march from Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square to City Hall Station from 16:00 on June 22. The action is to denounce South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and demand his resignation. After the march ends, a candlelight demonstration will occur outside City Hall Station, with supporters of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions joining. Participation will likely be in the low thousands.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the gathering sites and along the march route. Increased traffic congestion is likely on alternative routes. Although violence is unlikely, isolated low-level confrontations between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.