'Gaecheonjeol Rally Ban' Order... 8·15 Emergency Committee "Will Proceed with Solo Protests"

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] The '8·15 Emergency Countermeasures Committee' (Emergency Committee), which had announced a rally in downtown Seoul on National Foundation Day, stated that it will hold the rally in the form of individual protests involving multiple participants after the court recognized the effectiveness of the ban on the rally.

On the 29th, fences to prevent illegal gatherings are being installed around Gwanghwamun Square and Sejong-ro in Jongno-gu, Seoul, as the Seoul Metropolitan Government continues to refuse permission for the October 3rd National Foundation Day rally. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 29th, Choi Insik, Secretary General of the Emergency Committee, said, "On National Foundation Day, we will find ways to hold rallies within the scope permitted by law so that we can participate together," adding, "We have decided to hold individual protests at Gwanghwamun Square by writing down what each person wants to convey."

He said, "Since it is an individual protest, it is not conducted with any control or plan," and urged, "Please strictly follow the quarantine rules and prepare thoroughly so that no faults can be found."

Secretary General Choi added, "Although the rally was originally announced for 2 p.m., people can come freely from the morning," and emphasized, "Gwanghwamun is a sacred place fighting against this dictatorship, so we must never leave."

That afternoon, the Seoul Administrative Court dismissed the Emergency Committee's request for suspension of enforcement against the outdoor rally ban imposed by the Jongno Police Station.

Earlier, the Emergency Committee had reported holding a rally with about 1,000 participants at Gwanghwamun Square on National Foundation Day. However, after receiving a ban notice from the Jongno Police Station and having their reduced participant number report rejected, they filed an administrative lawsuit and a request for suspension of enforcement on the 25th.

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