Conservative groups supporting former President Yoon Suk-yeol held an "anti-China protest" in downtown Seoul on the 19th. As rallies were restricted in Myeong-dong, Seoul, where there are many Chinese tourists and the Chinese Embassy in Korea is located, a march was held in a nearby downtown area.
At about 7:30 p.m. that day, conservative-leaning groups including the Mincho Gyeolsadae set out from the Seoul Central Post Office in Jung District, Seoul, and marched past the Bank of Korea, Sogong-ro, and Jonggak Station on subway Line 1 to Daehanmun.
About 100 people took part in the rally that day. Carrying the Taegeukgi and the Stars and Stripes, they chanted slogans such as "Chinese interference in fraudulent election," "Put Lee Jae-myung on trial," and "Release President Yoon."
There was also a flag with a photo of Charlie Kirk, a U.S. right-wing activist who was killed on the 10th, alongside the words "We are Charlie Kirk."
However, it was reported that no physical clashes or confrontations occurred during the march that day.
Earlier, police allowed the rally but issued a restriction notice attaching conditions such as a "ban on acts that provoke clashes."
On the 12th, after Myeong-dong merchants and Chinese nationals residing in Korea voiced concerns, authorities took action to prevent these groups from holding anti-China protests in Myeong-dong. In response, the groups moved to Daerim-dong in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, where many Chinese residents live, and are holding rallies there.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok also instructed the acting commissioner general of the police that day to "take strong measures as necessary in accordance with the Assembly and Demonstration Act and the Police Officers' Duty Execution Act."