A large gathering of religious groups in downtown Seoul...Main road 'control'

Seoul's main downtown roads will be closed today (27th) as the Korean Church Union holds a large-scale rally from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Police have restricted vehicle traffic from early this morning on the section between Gwanghwamun and Seoul Station on Sejong-daero, the main rally site where the organizers set up the stage, and the section of the Seoul Bridge from the southern end of Yeouido Bridge.

Police expect more than 100,000 participants to flock to the rally, and depending on the situation, they plan to expand the control section from Yulgok-ro Anguk Station to Gwanghwamun Intersection, Uiju Rotary in Seosomun-ro to City Hall, and Eulji-ro from City Hall to Euljiro Entrance.

Police asked to use public transportation as much as possible as major roads in downtown Seoul are expected to be closed and large crowds are expected.

Detailed traffic conditions can be found through the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's traffic information information call (02-700-5000), the traffic information center website (www.spatic.go.kr ), and KakaoTalk (traffic information center navigation).