On the 14th, when a re-vote on the impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk-yeol takes place, rallies will be held in various parts of Seoul.
According to police and others, a large candlelight rally is to be held in front of the National Assembly at 3 p.m., organized by the Emergency Action for Immediate Resignation of Yoon Suk-yeol and Social Reform. The organizers reported to the police that 200,000 people would attend the rally.
Prior to the rally, the Seoul Women's Association, the Environmental Health Citizen Center, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), and Youths Acting for the Resignation of Yoon Suk-yeol (Yun-tae-cheong), among others, will hold pre-events around Yeouido.
On the other hand, in front of Donghwa Duty-Free Shop in Jongno District, conservative groups like the National Movement to Set the Republic of Korea Right (Daegukbon) will hold the National Revolution for Protecting the Free Republic of Korea. They reported that 30,000 people would gather for the rally.
As traffic congestion is expected in various parts of the city, the police will deploy additional traffic officers and implement measures such as vehicle detours. A police official noted, "Traffic congestion is anticipated in the downtown and Yeouido areas, so please use public transportation as much as possible and check traffic information in advance if you must use a vehicle."
The Seoul city government is also preparing for large crowds to maintain safety. 1,031 personnel from Seoul's district offices, fire departments, and police will be on emergency duty. They will monitor areas with large gatherings using traffic and security CCTVs. To prevent inconvenience for citizens, seven temporary restrooms will be set up and operated near the National Assembly station, Yeouido Park, and Gwanghwamun Square.
Subway services will also increase. Line 5, operating between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., will have four additional trains. Line 9 plans to increase by 64 trains in total, from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.