Labor rallies, marathons to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend

Seoul residents can anticipate heavy traffic this weekend as labor rallies and a marathon are set to take place. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a prominent labor union, has scheduled a preliminary rally near the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office on Saturday at 1 p.m. During the rally, KCTU members will march through downtown Seoul, concluding their journey back to the labor office by 4 p.m.

Additionally, the Save Race Marathon, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is set to commence at 8 a.m. on Saturday in Yeouido. The marathon route begins at Yeouido Park, crosses the Sogang Grand Bridge, and culminates at the Gwangheungchang Station intersection. Due to the marathon's impact, vehicle traffic on the Han River bridge will be restricted between 7:50 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traffic congestion is expected to persist in Yeouido from 2 p.m. onwards, as another major labor event is underway.