The police warned “Strong response to the demonstrations of vehicles on the first day of independence … There is no problem of legal punishment”



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Jang Ha-yeon, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency August 7, 2020 / News1 © News1 Reporter Lim Se-young

The police once again emphasized the possibility of illegality even in the conservative group’s “vehicle demonstration”, which was announced on October 3, and expressed their willingness to respond forcefully in case of crime.

Police plan to block the source, as Chiryang’s protests are likely to violate existing laws, such as the Road Traffic Law, and could lead to the spread of a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19).

At a regular press conference held on the morning of the 28th, Jang Ha-yeon, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, said: “It is unacceptable if the situation like on Liberation Day is reproduced and threatens security.” , He said.

Turning to some who pointed out that it is illegal to ban even vehicle rallies with little concern for the spread of infectious diseases, Commissioner Jang said, “According to court precedent, it is the same as a general assembly (vehicle rallies). “There is no legal problem.”

Commissioner Jang said, “According to the Road Traffic Law and other laws, the reasons for license suspension and cancellation are stipulated.”

In the last 25, the head of the police agency, Kim Chang-ryong, also announced that he would apply the relevant laws to punish illegal assembly by using a vehicle and take steps to suspend or cancel the license (related article: If the demonstration of ‘driving’ during Kaecheon Day, license is canceled … legal What is the basis?)

Previously, the ‘National Movement for a New Korea’ (New Korea) did not hold a face-to-face assembly. Instead, the police said they would march with 200 vehicles from the Yeouido National Federation of Entrepreneurs through Gwanghwamun Square in the Yeouido National Federation of Entrepreneurs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of the Seocho Police Station. Reported.

When the police banned the vehicle demonstrations, the new South Korean party filed a request for a temporary injunction with the court to stay the enforcement of the assembly ban.

On the opening day, the police plan to establish triple checkpoints at the Seoul border, Hangang Bridge, and downtown Seoul to check assembly participants using vehicles. In addition, fences will be installed at the site where assembly is scheduled and personnel will be assigned to block the assembly at the source.

Meanwhile, the police plan to provide masks and face shields (face shields) to protect the policemen who control the Gaecheonjeol assembly and take measures to minimize direct contact between the participants and the policemen. At the time of the last demonstration on Liberation Day, 6 of the 9536 police officers mobilized to control the assembly were confirmed.

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