Labor rallies, marathons to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend

What happened: Police said labor rallies and marathon events will cause traffic congestion in central Seoul this weekend, with KCTU rallies and marches on Saturday and the Liberty and Democracy Marathon on Sunday. Key numbers: KCTU preliminary rally at 1 p.m. Saturday; main rally for about an hour between Sungnyemun and Taepyeong intersections; march back from 4 p.m. Save Race Marathon from 8 a.m. Why it matters: Vehicle traffic will be restricted or closed on specific roads during the events, and police expect congestion in central Seoul and Yeouido.

Police said labor rallies and marathon events will cause traffic congestion in central Seoul this weekend, with KCTU rallies and marches on Saturday and the Liberty and Democracy Marathon on Sunday.

Vehicle traffic will be restricted or closed on specific roads during the events, and police expect congestion in central Seoul and Yeouido.