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Agricultural tractors driven by farmers occupy traffic lanes in downtown Seoul during a rally on May 10, 2025. [YONHAP]

Freedom of assembly causes billions in costs as rallies tie up traffic

Large-scale rallies and protests in urban areas are racking up tens of billions of won in traffic congestion costs, as shown by a recent study released on Tuesday.

2026.5.5

A total of 37 progressive groups, including the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, hold a press conference on a roadside in Dongcheon-dong, Gyeongju, on Oct. 29. [KIM JUNG-SEOK]

Trump opponents, supporters rally in Gyeongju as U.S. president arrives in city

As heads of state, including U.S. President Donald Trump, begin arriving in Korea for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, rallies by various civic groups have been unfolding across the host city of Gyeongju.

2025.10.29

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Police buses line the streets near the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, during the 11th impeachment hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Feb. 25. [YONHAP]

Anguk Station may close on impeachment ruling day

Seoul Metro that it may shut down Anguk Station near the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, on the day the ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment is issued.

2025.3.6

Supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Jan. 23. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Traffic disruptions expected in Seoul with impeachment protests set for Saturday

Heavy traffic disruptions are expected in central Seoul over the weekend as protesters both for and against the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are expected to gather.

2025.1.24

A protester holds a light stick and a placard supporting President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest in Jongno District, central Seoul on Dec. 24. [JANG SEO-YUN]

Rallies for and against Yoon's impeachment to take place in downtown Seoul on Saturday

Large-scale rallies both supporting and opposing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol are scheduled to take place in downtown Seoul on Saturday.

2024.12.27

People call for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment during a rally held in front of the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Seoul city government releases safety plan ahead of mass rallies on Saturday

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday announced a safety plan ahead of the mass rallies scheduled for Saturday, when the National Assembly will hold an impeachment vote for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024.12.13

A screen capture of the Yeouido Restroom Map shows the location of public restrooms near the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Free food, facilities and a toilet map: Protesters post useful information for rally attendees

Ahead of rallies set to take place this weekend in front of the National Assembly complex, protesters are sharing tips online, including details on public restroom locations and places offering food preordered by protest supporters for rally-goers.

2024.12.13

Yang Kyung-soo, leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, speaks at a rally in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Monday afternoon. [YONHAP]

KCTU launches general strike to 'bring down' president

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) launched a two-week general strike on Monday to protest the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s policies.

2023.7.3

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) hold a rally near Sejong-ro in downtown Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

Labor unionists hold large rallies in downtown Seoul

Thousands of members of a labor union held large-scale rallies in multiple locations in downtown Seoul on Wednesday as tensions between the union and the Yoon Suk Yeol government continue to escalate.

2023.5.31

President Yoon Suk Yeol, second from right, speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Yongsan presidential office in central Seoul on Tuesday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Yoon Suk Yeol blasts 'illegal' rallies by labor unions

President Yoon Suk Yeol lambasted a labor union's large-scale rally last week for disrupting public order and violating people's rights in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

2023.5.23