[Breaking] Prime Minister Jeong: "Immediate Halt to Hangul Day Rally... No Intention to Allow"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on the 4th addressed the plans of some groups to hold rallies on Hangeul Day, stating, "We urge the groups preparing for the rallies to immediately cease any attempts at illegal assemblies for the safety of the community."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting on COVID-19 held at the Government Seoul Office that day, Prime Minister Chung said, "(Following Gaecheonjeol) the government will not permit rallies on Hangeul Day in order to protect the lives and safety of the people."

He added, "Fortunately, large-scale rallies did not take place in downtown Seoul yesterday, Gaecheonjeol, and some small-scale vehicle rallies concluded without major conflicts," and expressed his "thanks and encouragement to the police and local government officials who made every effort to block illegal rallies and manage the sites thoroughly."

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