Seoul Metro Announces Zero-Tolerance, Strong Response to SADD Protests

As the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD) has resumed its subway boarding protests, Seoul Metro has announced plans for a strong response.

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On July 2, Seoul Metro stated regarding SADD's renewed subway boarding protests, "In accordance with the Railroad Safety Act and related regulations, we will apply a zero-tolerance policy and respond firmly."

SADD staged a wheelchair boarding protest on the morning commute after spending the night of July 1 at City Hall Station.

Although Seoul Metro had deployed a total of 130 personnel in advance, including about 100 subway security officers, the protest took place, causing congestion and an approximately eight-minute delay of a train on Line 1 heading southbound.

The company said it will take strong action against this protest, including both civil and criminal legal measures.

Additionally, Seoul Metro announced that on June 26 it issued a voluntary removal notice for the SADD tent set up in the transfer passage between Lines 1 and 2 at City Hall Station since April 24. If the tent is not removed by July 10, the company plans to initiate legal proceedings such as filing a lawsuit for the removal of unauthorized facilities.

Kim Taekyun, President of Seoul Metro, said, "For any illegal acts that disrupt train operations or threaten the safety of citizens, we will respond strictly in accordance with the law and principles, in cooperation with relevant authorities."

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