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18 Oct 2024 | 02:16 PM UTC

South Korea: Youth activists plan to stage sit-in protest outside SM Entertainment headquarters in Seoul Oct. 19-20

Youth activists plan sit-in protest outside SM Entertainment headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 19-20. Increased security likely.

Informational

Youth activists plan to hold a sit-in protest outside the SM Entertainment headquarters in Seoul between Oct. 19-20 over the resignation K-pop singer Seunghan. Exact timings remain unclear. Participation will likely be in the hundreds.

Authorities will probably monitor the gathering as a precaution. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely. Isolated minor scuffles between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.

Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Plan accordingly for potential localized transport disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.