South Korea: Police responding to vehicular incident at Mokdong Kkaebi Market in Yangcheon District, Seoul, Dec. 31

Police are responding to a vehicular incident at Mokdong Kkaebi Market in Yangcheon District, Seoul, the afternoon of Dec. 31. Reports indicate that a vehicle was driven into a crowd at the market at around 16:18, injuring at least 11 people. The elderly driver of the vehicle has been detained. There is no known ongoing threat in the area. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

A heightened security presence will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized traffic restrictions are probable. Associated transport and business disruptions are possible until investigations conclude.