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WeThe areConstitutional awareCourt ofhas heightenedannounced politicalthat tensionsit inwill Southdeliver Korea.its verdict on President Yoon’s impeachment on Friday 4 April. Large demonstrations are likely toin continueresponse followingto Presidentthe Yoon’sverdict. impeachment and arrest. Protests are particularly likely in the areasfollowing aroundareas:

• Around the Constitutional Court (near Anguk station)
• Gwanghwamun Square and Sejong-daero, particularly between the ConstitutionalCity CourtHall/Deoksugung (Anguk),area and couldGyeongbokgung
• Around alsothe occurPresidential inResidence various(in partsHannam-dong)
• Around ofthe SeoulNational atAssembly different(in times,Yeouido)

Access includingmay be disrupted to facilities such as schools and offices in the areaslikely aroundprotest locations, and to nearby tourist attractions including the Seoulpalaces Westernof DistrictGyeongbokgung Courtand (Gongdeok)Deoksugung, Gwanghwamun Square, Bukchon Hanok Village, and theInsadong. NationalProtests Assemblymay (Yeouido).also Followoccur in other locations, including in other cities around South Korea.

You should follow the advice of local authorities and avoid large public gatherings. If you regularly travel to the affected locations, you may want to consider alternative arrangements while protests are ongoing. Be aware that under Korean law, it is illegal for foreign nationals to take part in political activities when in the country.

Protests may continue after the day of the verdict. You should monitor local media and this Travel Advice for updates. See the  Safety and security page for more information.