South Korea Tactical: Candlelight protest slated outside Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul at 17:00 (local time) on May 30; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The Candlelight Action group is slated to hold a protest outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 3 in Seoul at 17:00 (local time) on May 30.
- The protest will be held as part of a continuous campaign by the group to hold those responsible for the 2024 martial law imposition attempt accountable.
Source: Cafe Naver
Assessments & Forecast:
Turnout at the slated protest is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens based on the mobilization capabilities of the group and given precedent witnessed at similar protests. The authorities are likely to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the protest location, especially given its proximity to the US Embassy. These measures are likely to include deployment of additional police personnel to monitor the gathering. The protest is anticipated to proceed peacefully, per precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the Gwanghwamun Station due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures on May 30.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on May 30 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the Gwanghwamun Station Exit 3 due to the slated protest and associated security measures.
Current Situation:
- The Candlelight Action group is slated to hold a protest outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 3 in Seoul at 17:00 (local time) on May 30.
- The protest will be held as part of a continuous campaign by the group to hold those responsible for the 2024 martial law imposition attempt accountable.
Source: Cafe Naver
Assessments & Forecast:
Turnout at the slated protest is likely to range in the low-to-mid dozens based on the mobilization capabilities of the group and given precedent witnessed at similar protests. The authorities are likely to bolster security measures in the vicinity of the protest location, especially given its proximity to the US Embassy. These measures are likely to include deployment of additional police personnel to monitor the gathering. The protest is anticipated to proceed peacefully, per precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the Gwanghwamun Station due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures on May 30.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on May 30 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the Gwanghwamun Station Exit 3 due to the slated protest and associated security measures.

