25
Nov 2025
6:33 UTC
South Korea Tactical: Protests slated at Ujangsan Station, National Assembly in Seoul from 18:30 (local time) on November 25; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Members of the Good Book Sinsa-go labor union are slated to hold a protest outside the Ujangsan Station in Seoul from 18:30 (local time) on November 25.
- The protest will be held against Good Book Sinsa-go’s President Hong Beom-jun, demanding improved working conditions and the normalization of the organization’s management.
- Another protest is slated outside the National Assembly in Seoul from 19:00 on the day, to denounce the passage of the Semiconductor Special Act, due to its alleged pro-industry, anti-labor, and anti-environment posture.
Source: X/Twitter, X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
- The turnout at the protest by Good Book Sinsa-go is anticipated to range between the low-to-mid dozens, based on the limited resonance of the issue. Meanwhile, The turnout at the protest outside the National Assembly is expected to range between the mid-to-high dozens, based on the precedents observed at similar gatherings against the Semiconductor Special Act. Participation is further likely to be bolstered if other labor unions decide to join the protest.
- In anticipation, the authorities are expected to enforce security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations, as part of the standard security protocol. These measures will likely include the installation of barricades, the deployment of police personnel, as well as ad hoc road closures to manage the crowds. Both protests are anticipated to transpire peacefully, given precedent and their limited resonance. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests and related security measures during protest hours on November 25.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on November 25 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Seoul, South Korea
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Members of the Good Book Sinsa-go labor union are slated to hold a protest outside the Ujangsan Station in Seoul from 18:30 (local time) on November 25.
- The protest will be held against Good Book Sinsa-go’s President Hong Beom-jun, demanding improved working conditions and the normalization of the organization’s management.
- Another protest is slated outside the National Assembly in Seoul from 19:00 on the day, to denounce the passage of the Semiconductor Special Act, due to its alleged pro-industry, anti-labor, and anti-environment posture.
Source: X/Twitter, X/Twitter
Assessments & Forecast:
- The turnout at the protest by Good Book Sinsa-go is anticipated to range between the low-to-mid dozens, based on the limited resonance of the issue. Meanwhile, The turnout at the protest outside the National Assembly is expected to range between the mid-to-high dozens, based on the precedents observed at similar gatherings against the Semiconductor Special Act. Participation is further likely to be bolstered if other labor unions decide to join the protest.
- In anticipation, the authorities are expected to enforce security measures in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations, as part of the standard security protocol. These measures will likely include the installation of barricades, the deployment of police personnel, as well as ad hoc road closures to manage the crowds. Both protests are anticipated to transpire peacefully, given precedent and their limited resonance. Localized disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic are anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests and related security measures during protest hours on November 25.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Seoul on November 25 are advised to allot for disruptions in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations due to the slated protests.

