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“We will use whatever is necessary to prevent any possibilities of protests”
(Yu Jeong-kwon, head of security of the 'Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit', 10.01)
 

10.04: S. Korean riot cops show how to disperse "violent" protesters with water cannons...

Last Friday's (bourgeois) Korea Herald reported the following:

Police alert over anti-G20 rallies

A series of local interest and civic groups are planning to stage rallies during the Group of 20 summit, slated for Nov. 11-12 in Seoul, in an apparent move to use media attention on the global economic forum to publicize matters of their concern.

The planned rallies have put the police on alert, who said they would muster up tens of thousands of police staff during the summit to ensure security along commuting routes, accommodation and the main conference venue.

Almost all groups opposing capitalism, including KCTU, will stage demonstrations during the summit...

In addition to the rallies, which civic groups plan to hold to oppose the principles and goals of the G20, including the globalization of financial systems, a variety of groups have already registered or expressed their intention to hold their own rallies.

Residents of a shantytown in southern Seoul have reported to the police that some 500 people will join a rally on Nov. 4 near the COEX, the summit venue, to show their opposition to the municipal government’s development scheme.
 

By law, those wanting to hold rallies are required to obtain prior permission from the police authorities. Police fear that there may be some illegal rallies during the summit, and that some of the approved ones could turn violent.
 

An association of bereaved families of the victims of World War II plans to hold peaceful gatherings, which are intended to call on U.S. and Japanese leaders to help establish a special law for the compensation of victims...

 
An association for the physically challenged also said that it would launch a protest during the summit period...

The association also plans to host a massive rally, where some 10,000 people are expected to participate, to mark a special day for people with physical disabilities, which falls on Nov. 11.

Police have been asking (^^) the civic groups to refrain from holding rallies or protests during the G20 summit.

“They appear to believe that they can effectively deliver their messages to the people with their rallies to take place during the summit,” an official at the National Police Agency said. “We will mobilize all equipment and sternly deal with illegal protests.”

A special security unit at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae plans to safeguard world leaders with three levels of security at the security zones, including the meeting venue, major airports and hotels.
 

A total of 40,000 policemen and military forces will be mobilized for security against terrorist threats, while another 20,000 will be dispatched to restrict street rallies...

 
A total of 12.5 billion won ($11.2 million) has been allotted for the budget for the G20 security force...

http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20101015000608

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☞ Groups seek permits for rallies during G-20 (JoongAng Ilbo, 10.16)