Large-scale Gwangbokjeol Rally Held Amid COVID-19 Spread... Police Form Dedicated Investigation Team

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Forms 29-Member Investigation Team
Launches Probe into Illegal Activities Including Violation of the Gipsy Act
"Immediate Appearance Requested from Organizers"

On the afternoon of the 15th, a rally condemning the Moon Jae-in administration, hosted by Sarang Jeil Church and Jayu Yeondae, is being held in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop in Jongno-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Amid the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) centered in the Seoul metropolitan area, the police have formed a dedicated investigation team and taken strict measures against illegal activities related to the large-scale Gwangbokjeol rally held at Gwanghwamun.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 15th, "Despite the Seoul city’s assembly ban order and court rulings due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the organizers forcibly held a large-scale illegal rally, occupying downtown roads and causing inconvenience to the public for several hours. We will begin an investigation into the rally organizers."

To this end, the police formed a dedicated investigation team of 29 members, led by the head of the Seoul Police Investigation Department as the TF team leader.

The police plan to investigate the groups that conducted long-term illegal rallies, such as illegal occupation of Sejongno Intersection and Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, applying charges including violation of the Assembly and Demonstration Act, general traffic obstruction, and violation of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

A police official emphasized, "We will immediately request the rally organizers to appear, and through analysis of collected evidence, we will strictly prosecute all participants involved in illegal activities without exception."

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