Weekend Rallies, Marathons Expected to Cause Congestion in Downtown Seoul; 186 Traffic Police Officers to Be Deployed

Traffic controls to be imposed for events across downtown on Nov. 7-8
"Use the subway whenever possible... check traffic information in advance"

Traffic congestion is expected in various parts of Seoul this weekend due to large-scale rallies and marathons.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said on November 6 that it will implement traffic controls in downtown Seoul and the Yeouido area on November 7 and 8, when large gatherings are scheduled.

A Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rally on Sejong-daero in Seoul. Yonhap News

First, on November 7, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions plans to hold pre-rally gatherings at locations across Seoul, including the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office, starting at 1 p.m. It will then march from 2 p.m. via Eulji-ro and Jahamun-ro to Daehanmun Gate.

After holding its main rally for about an hour between Sungnyemun Intersection and Taepyeong Intersection, it plans to march through the streets. Traffic congestion is expected on major roads in downtown Seoul.

At 2 p.m. the same day, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions will hold a rally in the Yeouidaero area. The Save Race Marathon, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will also take place in Yeouido, and vehicle traffic will be restricted from 7:50 a.m. to 9:14 a.m.

Starting at 7:30 a.m. on November 8, the Jaju Minju Marathon, sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, will be held in downtown Seoul. Accordingly, all vehicle traffic between Sejong-daero Intersection and Heunginjimun Intersection will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will operate reversible lanes to facilitate vehicle traffic, including metropolitan buses serving the greater Seoul area, and minimize inconvenience to residents. It plans to deploy 186 traffic police officers to manage traffic flow.

A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official said, "Traffic congestion is expected in downtown Seoul and the Yeouido area," and urged people to "use the subway whenever possible and, if driving is unavoidable, check traffic information in advance."

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