"Don't Bring Cars" Large-Scale Rally and March Again in Downtown Over the Weekend

Rallies and Marches Near Sejong R, Taepyeong R, and Namdaemun R
Sejong R Prohibits Left Turns and U-Turns, Only Straight Movement Allowed

On the 9th, during the ongoing redevelopment work at Gwanghwamun Square, vehicles are traveling in both directions on the east side road of Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The police have urged the public to use public transportation as significant traffic disruptions are expected in downtown Seoul due to large-scale rallies and marches on the last Saturday of October.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 28th, "On the upcoming Saturday, rallies and marches are scheduled to take place at various locations in downtown Seoul, including Sejong Rotary, Taepyeong Rotary, and Namdaemun Rotary, which is expected to cause traffic inconvenience throughout the downtown area."

On Saturday the 29th, stages for rallies will be set up around Sejong-daero in the morning, and in the afternoon, multiple large-scale rallies with over 10,000 participants will be held. Some groups plan to march to Namdaemun, Seoul Station, and Samgakji Rotary.

The Seoul police will operate reversible lanes along the rally routes and will prohibit left turns and U-turns at Sejong Rotary, allowing only straight traffic.

Additionally, to minimize traffic congestion and inconvenience to citizens in the downtown area, the police plan to install 60 guide signboards around the rally and march routes and deploy about 240 traffic officers to manage traffic by directing vehicles to detours.

A representative from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, "Since vehicle congestion is expected during rally hours for vehicles entering downtown Seoul, we ask that people use public transportation such as the subway and avoid congested areas by taking detours."

Detailed traffic information during rally and event times can be checked through the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's traffic information hotline (700-5000), the Traffic Information Center website (www.spatic.go.kr), and KakaoTalk (Seoul Police Traffic Information).

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