Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to Strictly Respond to Illegal Gatherings During Liberation Day Holiday... "Blocking Urban Assembly"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it will block gatherings in downtown areas in relation to the large-scale rallies planned during the Liberation Day holiday period.

On the 13th, the Seoul Police stated, "We will mobilize up to 186 units and available equipment, and from the 14th, operate temporary checkpoints at 81 locations including Han River bridges and downtown areas to prevent large gatherings in the city center," adding, "This is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the lives and safety of the public."

To this end, the police will install fences at prohibited rally locations and, in consultation with related agencies, plan to have nearby subway stations bypass stops and reroute buses to prevent COVID-19 infections and safety accidents caused by large crowds. A Seoul Police official said, "Those who violate the rally ban order will be promptly dispersed in cooperation with health authorities and strictly subjected to legal action."

Additionally, on the 14th and 15th, the Seoul Police will operate free shuttle buses between Anguk Station and Gyeongbokgung Station, and between Jonggak Station and the Seoul Museum of History, where there is heavy foot traffic. At locations where police buses are parked or steel fences are installed, pedestrian paths will be created every 50 meters. A total of 176 police officers will be deployed to kindly guide citizens to the nearest detours.

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