South Korea Tactical: Protest slated outside Seocho Station Exit 8 in Seoul at 18:00 (local time) on June 27; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The Candlelight Action group is slated to hold a protest at Seocho Station Exit 8, opposite the Supreme Court in Seoul, from 18:00 (local time) on June 27.
- The slated protest will demand the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over the alleged delay in the trials on the 2024 martial law under his leadership. It is also in commemoration of the honorary representative of Candlelight Action, Cho Il-kwon’s death anniversary.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
The slated protest is likely to witness a turnout ranging in the mid to high dozens, based on the mobilizing capacity of the group. Per standard security protocols, the authorities are liable to bolster security in the vicinity of the Seocho Station, especially considering its proximity to the Supreme Court. These measures are likely to include the placement of barricades in the protest location, along with additional deployment of police personnel. The protest is expected to transpire peacefully, considering the precedent observed at previous protests by the group. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the Seocho Station due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures on June 27.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on June 27 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Exit 8 of Seocho Station due to the slated protest and associated security measures.
Current Situation:
- The Candlelight Action group is slated to hold a protest at Seocho Station Exit 8, opposite the Supreme Court in Seoul, from 18:00 (local time) on June 27.
- The slated protest will demand the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over the alleged delay in the trials on the 2024 martial law under his leadership. It is also in commemoration of the honorary representative of Candlelight Action, Cho Il-kwon’s death anniversary.
Source: X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
The slated protest is likely to witness a turnout ranging in the mid to high dozens, based on the mobilizing capacity of the group. Per standard security protocols, the authorities are liable to bolster security in the vicinity of the Seocho Station, especially considering its proximity to the Supreme Court. These measures are likely to include the placement of barricades in the protest location, along with additional deployment of police personnel. The protest is expected to transpire peacefully, considering the precedent observed at previous protests by the group. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the Seocho Station due to anticipated turnout and associated security measures on June 27.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on June 27 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of Exit 8 of Seocho Station due to the slated protest and associated security measures.

