Police Take Strong Measures Against Illegal Demonstrations by Minju No Chong... Special Investigation Headquarters Formed

"Strict Investigation of Violations Including the Gypsy Act and the Infectious Disease Control Act"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a large-scale rally, prompting the police to form a special investigation unit and launch a full-scale investigation.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated on the 3rd, "Despite the government's request to refrain from gatherings due to the rapid spread of infectious diseases in the metropolitan area and the assembly ban by Seoul city and the police, a large-scale illegal rally and march were forcibly held in the downtown area, causing prolonged occupation of the Jongno 2-ga road and public inconvenience." They added, "We will strictly investigate the organizers and key participants of the rally who forcibly held illegal assemblies and marches for extended periods around Jongno under charges including the Assembly and Demonstration Act, obstruction of general traffic, and violation of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act."

The police formed a special investigation unit consisting of 52 investigators, led by the head of the Seoul Police Agency's investigation department, to begin the investigation.

The KCTU held the July 3 National Workers' Rally in the Jongno area of Seoul from 2:00 PM to around 3:45 PM that day. Approximately 8,000 union members participated, leading to the control of seven lanes and causing chaos throughout the rally site.

The union members marched while chanting slogans such as "Completely revise the Labor Law," "Abolish irregular employment," and "Stop restructuring."

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