Police Launch Investigation into Sudden Protest by Minjunochong in Jongno

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] The police have launched a full-scale investigation into the National Workers' Rally hosted by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held in downtown Seoul on the 3rd.

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on the 4th, they are currently analyzing collected evidence to identify investigation targets.

After the rally ended the previous day, the police formed a special investigation headquarters (Special Investigation Unit) consisting of 52 members, led by the head of the investigation department of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The Special Investigation Unit plans to apply charges such as violation of the Assembly and Demonstration Act, Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, and obstruction of traffic against the rally organizers and key participants.

Originally, the KCTU intended to hold the National Workers' Rally in Yeouido the previous day, but when the police blocked the area with barricades, the rally location was changed to the Jongno area at 2 p.m.

Approximately 8,000 participants (estimated by KCTU) shouted slogans such as "Abolish irregular employment," "Stop restructuring," and "Raise the minimum wage" during the rally, which lasted about two hours amid the rainy season rain.

Meanwhile, one participant who was arrested on-site on charges of assaulting a police officer (obstruction of official duties) is currently under investigation at the Hyehwa Police Station in Seoul.

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