Police Mobilize in Seoul to Stop Conservative Rally
I just love the irony of this, to stop a large gathering at Gwanghwamun, the police are instead having a large gathering:
Police stepped up their guard Saturday to prevent conservative activists from holding illegal rallies in central Seoul amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Korea Times via a reader tip
Several conservative groups planned rallies on the Oct.3 National Foundation Day to protest the liberal government’s policies despite the administrations strong warnings amid a resurgence in the coronavirus pandemic.
Officers said they set up inspection points in 90 locations connecting to central Seoul and were checking vehicles entering the area
Police buses were parked in lines on the main streets linking Gwanghwamun and City Hall in central Seoul; while subway trains were not stopping at nearby stations.
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