Embassy in Seoul issues warning ahead of rally on Friday, which coincides with ‘golden week’ holiday – a peak time for overseas travel
The demonstrations – involving hundreds of protesters and featuring slogans such as “China out” – have been taking place in the capital for months.
In a statement posted on its website on Thursday, the embassy warned that a rally was scheduled for an unspecified location in downtown Seoul on Friday.
“We regretfully note that certain South Korean politicians have spread disinformation, and certain far-right groups have periodically staged anti-China demonstrations in areas like Myeongdong and Daerimdong in Seoul, where Chinese tourists gather,” the statement said.
“[The protesters’] actions, chosen during the festive period when the Chinese people celebrate National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival ... are driven by ulterior motives and are unpopular,” the embassy said.
