A big rally in the city today...traffic congestion forecast

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said today (20th) that a rally hosted by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the National Farmers' Union is expected to block some roads in the city center, causing traffic congestion.

Organizers will hold preliminary rallies at Sungnyemun and Gwanghwamun from 1:30 p.m. and then advance march to Sejongdae, the venue of the rally.

In addition, after the main assembly at 3 p.m., the march will continue from 4 p.m. to Namyoung intersection via Seoul Station.

The police plan to operate variable lanes to maintain traffic communication as much as possible, and to deploy 170 traffic police officers around rallies and marches to manage traffic such as vehicle detours.

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).