Traffic 'Congestion' Due to Large-Scale Rallies in Downtown Seoul Around Impeachment Verdict Date

Strengthened Vehicle Detours and Traffic Management Expected

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 1st that a large-scale rally is expected to be held in downtown Seoul ahead of the impeachment trial verdict for President Yoon Seok-yeol, anticipating traffic congestion on major roads.

On the 11th, as the impeachment trial verdict for President Yoon Seok-yeol approaches, police barricades surround the Constitutional Court area in Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2025.3.11. Photo by Kang Jin-hyeong

The verdict is scheduled for 11 a.m. on the 4th, and tens of thousands of people are expected to gather in nearby areas such as Sejong-daero, Eulji-ro, Sajik-ro, and Ujeongguk-ro.

Following the announcement of the impeachment verdict date, the police are controlling vehicle access around the Jaedong Intersection in front of the Constitutional Court. Vehicle entry will be restricted from Jaedong Elementary School to the north, Suwoon Hall to the south, Hyundai Building to the east, and Anguk Station to the west.

Additionally, detours will be implemented from Wonnam Intersection toward Changgyeonggung-ro and in the directions of Samcheong-dong and Ujeongguk-ro.

If the scale of the rally expands, additional restrictions are expected on Sajik-ro (Dong Sipjagak to Sajik 3R), Sejong-daero (Gwanghwamun to Sungnyemun), Samil-daero (Nagwon Arcade to Jongno 2R), Ujeongguk-ro (Anguk R to Jonggak R), and Jongno (Seorin R to Jongno 3R).

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency plans to deploy a total of 810 traffic police officers to minimize inconvenience to citizens by strengthening vehicle detours and traffic management.

A police official urged, "Please use public transportation as much as possible and check traffic information in advance if you use a vehicle."