Protest

17
Nov 2025
11:39 UTC

South Korea Tactical: Candlelight Action group to protest outside Supreme Court in Seoul at 16:00 (local time) on November 22; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The Candlelight Action group will protest outside the Supreme Court in Seoul at 16:00 (local time) on November 22.
  • The protest will be held as part of a nationwide campaign, demanding the immediate impeachment of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over allegations of corruption and political bias.

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the slated protest will likely range between the high dozens to low hundreds, given the precedent of previous demonstrations, including on November 15. As part of the standard security protocol, the authorities are likely to elevate security measures in the vicinity of the Supreme Court. These measures will likely include the deployment of additional police personnel and setting up barricades to monitor the proceedings and minimize travel disruptions. Nonetheless, the protest is expected to transpire peacefully, based on the precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the Supreme Court due to the expected turnout and associated security measures during the protest hours on November 22.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Seoul on November 22 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the Supreme Court due to the slated protest and associated security measures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Seoul, South Korea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Current Situation:

  • The Candlelight Action group will protest outside the Supreme Court in Seoul at 16:00 (local time) on November 22.
  • The protest will be held as part of a nationwide campaign, demanding the immediate impeachment of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over allegations of corruption and political bias.

Source: Facebook 

Assessments & Forecast:

The turnout at the slated protest will likely range between the high dozens to low hundreds, given the precedent of previous demonstrations, including on November 15. As part of the standard security protocol, the authorities are likely to elevate security measures in the vicinity of the Supreme Court. These measures will likely include the deployment of additional police personnel and setting up barricades to monitor the proceedings and minimize travel disruptions. Nonetheless, the protest is expected to transpire peacefully, based on the precedent. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular travel are anticipated in the vicinity of the Supreme Court due to the expected turnout and associated security measures during the protest hours on November 22.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Seoul on November 22 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the Supreme Court due to the slated protest and associated security measures.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Seoul, South Korea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible