'Labor Day Rally' Police Deploy 162 Riot Squads... "Strict Response to Illegal Activities"

The police have decided to respond strictly to any illegal activities occurring during the rallies held nationwide by the two major labor unions on Labor Day, May 1.

On the 29th at 4 p.m., the National Police Agency held a situation briefing chaired by Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun, reviewing the preparations of city and provincial police agencies for the Labor Day rallies and checking response measures.

For Labor Day, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) reported to the police that it will hold rallies with about 85,000 participants in major downtown areas nationwide, while the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) notified that it will hold a rally with about 7,000 participants in Seoul.

As large-scale rallies are being held across the country, the police plan to mobilize all available personnel and equipment, including deploying 162 riot police units, which include temporarily organized squads.

The police will promptly proceed with dispersal procedures if illegal rallies occur, such as occupying all lanes of the road beyond the reported scope during the assemblies and marches. They will respond on the principle of on-site arrest for those committing illegal acts such as obstructing official duties.

Additionally, traffic police will be concentrated at rally and march locations to ensure vehicle flow, and personnel and equipment for noise control will be widely deployed to strictly manage rally noise, minimizing inconvenience to citizens.

Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun stated, “We will actively guarantee lawful assemblies but respond strictly to illegal acts. We will continue efforts to establish a culture of lawful assembly and demonstration and uphold law and order befitting our national dignity.”

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