"No Subway Stops and Bus Route Detours Near Gwanghwamun During National Foundation Day Rally"

Traffic Control Zones Affect Detour Routes Based on On-Site Conditions
Seoul City Urges "Check Dasan Call Center, etc. Before Use"

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@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Seoul Metro announced on the 30th that if a rally is held on National Foundation Day, six subway stations near Gwanghwamun will be passed without stopping.

The company explained, "This is in response to requests from the government and Seoul City to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

The affected stations are Jonggak Station (Line 1), City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2), Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Anguk Station (Line 3), and Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5).

Along with this, Seoul City is planning temporary detours for bus routes overlapping with controlled sections depending on police traffic control, in preparation for some groups forcibly holding rallies in downtown Seoul despite prohibitions by the city and police. However, whether detours will be implemented and their routes may vary depending on the on-site situation.

On the 29th, fences to prevent illegal assemblies are being installed around Gwanghwamun Square and Sejong-ro in Jongno-gu, Seoul, as the Seoul Metropolitan Government continues to maintain its stance against permitting the October 3rd National Foundation Day rally. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

The affected bus route numbers are 03, 04, 100, 103, 150, 172, 271A, 271B, 370, 401, 402, 406, 472, 501, 506, 602, 606, 700, 702A, 702B, 704, 705, 707, 708, 720, 721, 1020, 7017, 7018, 7021, 7022, 7212, 9401, 9701, 9703, and 9714.

If temporary detours are implemented, the city will notify passengers through electronic displays at bus stops and internal bus announcements, and bus drivers will provide voice guidance. Once traffic control ends, bus routes will be immediately restored to normal to minimize inconvenience to citizens.

Seoul City urged, "We ask that you stay home as much as possible during the Chuseok holiday period. Since temporary detour routes may change depending on the rally situation, please check the TOPIS website, the 120 Dasan Call Center, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency traffic information hotline before traveling if travel is unavoidable."

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