10 Aug 2024 | 08:02 AM UTC
South Korea: Rally to take place from Sungnyemun Gate to Government Complex of Seoul in Seoul the afternoon of August 10
Activists plan to march from Sungnyemun Gate to Government Complex of Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 10. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Several thousand activists have gathered along Sejong-daero in front of Sungnyemun Gate in Seoul the afternoon of Aug. 10. Participants plan to march toward the Government Complex of Seoul. The exact route and start time of the rally are unclear. The purpose of the action is to denounce several policies of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Lane closures are in place.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the gathering sites and along the march route. Increased traffic congestion is probable on alternative routes. Isolated scuffles are possible if police attempt to forcibly disperse demonstrators.
Avoid the affected areas as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Allow additional time for travel to nearby destinations. Heed all local security and traffic advisories. Leave the area at the first sign of scuffles.
