SEOUL, 23 February, 2021 (TON): On Tuesday, the Seoul city government vowed to strictly respond to all illegal rallies held in downtown squares on 1 March Independence Movement Day.
Plans to stage rallies denouncing President Moon Jae-in, a liberal, at Gwanghwamun Square in the city centre on the national holiday have been announced by the Conservative groups.
"We are in constant communication with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to learn the latest details concerning the rallies on March 1," Kim Hyeok, a city government official said
"We are fully aware of the seriousness of the situation with Covid-19, and remain committed to doing everything we can to stop the spread of infections from illegal rallies," he said.
Since last February, the city government has banned rallies at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Plaza and Cheonggye Plaza.
Strict measures are to be taken as details on the form, size and possible merging of rallies have been receiving.
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