March 1st marks the 105th anniversary... Traffic is paralyzed in Seoul due to gatherings

On the afternoon of the 1st, which marked the 105th March 1st (Independence Movement Day), large and small rallies and demonstrations were held throughout downtown Seoul. As a result, some roads have been restricted, causing serious traffic congestion.
did. The Liberty and Unification Party held a ``National Convention of 10 Million Organizations for Freedom and Unification'' in the area of Donghwa Duty Free Shop in Jongno-gu from 1 p.m. that day. Organizers estimate 200,000 people
The rally, which was attended by an estimated 30,000 police officers, took place with four to five lanes in the section from Dongwha Duty Free Shop to Sichon (City Hall) Station restricted. When participants gathered in this area, some of them
The rally continued in separate locations at Gwanghwamun Square and in front of the Kyobo Life Insurance Building. Around 1:00 p.m., the youth and student headquarters of the ``June 15 Joint Declaration South Committee'' held a peaceful event in Susong-dong, Jongno-gu.
He held a press conference in front of the statue of a young girl and denounced the government of President Yoon Seo-gyul. Subsequently, at 2 p.m., the ``June 15 Joint Declaration Southern Committee'' held an ``Independent Peace Rally'' at Gwanghwamun Citizens Square in Jongno-gu.
marched. In downtown Seoul, multiple groups held rallies at the same time, causing serious traffic congestion as roads were restricted and people were out on holiday.
The police mobilized 80 units to control the gathering, as it was the first time this year that a large-scale gathering was being held in downtown Seoul.