South Korean demonstrators pushing for mass rallies during long weekend in Seoul despite Covid-19 fears

SEOUL - Disease prevention authorities and the police are on high alert once again as mass rallies are scheduled to be held in downtown Seoul over the long weekend starting from Hangeul Day, a national holiday on Friday .

The committee argues that it doesn't make sense that outdoor rallies around Gwanghwamun and Seoul City Hall are prohibited for eight months when subways, airports and restaurants are crowded. Of the 28,000 Aug 15 rally participants who were tested for Covid-19, only about 200 were positive, marking an infection rate of about 1 per cent.

The committee has reported to the authorities that around 1,000 people will rally each in front of the Kyobo building in Gwanghwamun and around the park north of the Sejong Performing Arts Centre.

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