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A large-scale rally against President Yoon's impeachment...a fear of traffic congestion

2024.12.21 AM 10:01
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A rally to call for President Yoon's resignation from 15:00 in Gwanghwamun

Proceedings such as civic remarks...Marching to Shinsegae Department Store in Myeong-dong

KCTU's Resolution to Call for Impeachment...march to the concurrent pavilion
[Anchor]
Today (21st), a weekend, a series of large-scale rallies will be held in downtown Seoul calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

A "countermeeting" against impeachment has also been announced, and downtown traffic congestion is also expected due to rallies and marches.

I'll connect you to a reporter for more information. Reporter YOO JI HYUN!It is the first weekend since the impeachment of President

Yoon passed the National Assembly.

When and where will the impeachment rally be held?

[Reporter]
First of all, the "Yoon Suk Yeol Immediate Retreat and Social Great Reform Emergency Action," which brings together civic groups, will hold a "Pan-National Delegation" in front of Gwanghwamun, Seoul, from 3 p.m. today.

The number of organizers reported to the police is 30,000.

We plan to march through Jonggak Station and in front of Shinsegae Department Store in Myeong-dong after conducting civic remarks.

Prior to this, from around 1:30 p.m., the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions will hold a resolution meeting in front of the Seoul Employment and Labor Office to urge the impeachment of President Yoon and march to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

At the same time, a rally will be held in front of Hannam-dong's official residence.

The Military Human Rights Center plans to hold a rally at 11 a.m. today demanding the immediate arrest of President Yoon and read out the "Citizen Arrest Warrant."

[Anchor]
There's also a counter-protest against impeachment?

[Reporter]
Yes, it is.

It's a rally hosted by the Liberty Unification Party against impeachment.

We plan to hold an anti-impeachment rally near Gwanghwamun from 3 p.m. today.

The exact section is from Sejong-daero intersection to Daehanmun.

The police will minimize inconvenience to citizens by operating variable lanes and bypassing vehicles for smooth vehicle passage.Along with the

pro-impeachment rally, traffic congestion is expected as large-scale rallies take place everywhere in Gwanghwamun area, and he urged people to use public transportation as much as possible.

[Anchor]
There are also rallies in the Seoul metropolitan area that are concerned about clashes between police and organizers?

[Reporter]
Yes, it's a rally hosted by the National Farmers' Association.

Jeon Nong is driving a tractor to Seoul, urging President Yoon to be arrested.

I departed from Yeongnam and Honam on the 19th for the demonstration in Seoul.

I started again near Suwon City Hall today, and my goal is to arrive at Gwanghwamun by 3 p.m. via Nam Tae-ryeong.

However, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has not allowed entry into downtown Seoul, saying that severe congestion is expected.

However, the organizers have expressed their intention to proceed, which is feared to cause friction.

I'm YTN's Yoohyun from the Ministry of Social Affairs.




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