Comprehensive Practical Guide: Olympic Park Sit-In

Transportation & Access

• Subway (Strongly Recommended):
Best Option: Olympic Park Station (올림픽공원역) – Lines 5 + 9. Exit 3 or 4 for quickest access to Handball Stadium (핸드볼경기장) area where the main gathering and blockade is focused.

Alternatives: Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8, Exit 1) or Hanseong Baekje Station (Line 9, Exit 2).

• Parking: Extremely difficult and not advised during this tense period. Public transport minimizes complications.
• Apps: Download offline maps (Naver Map / KakaoMap) now — cell service drops near the main area.

What to Bring

• Comfort for Long Hours: Portable cushion or mat (critical for sitting/lying in place), comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, light layers/jacket.

• Sustenance: Own water bottle + portable snack. On-site convenience stores are limited.

• Symbolism: Taegeukgi

• Personal Readiness: Power bank, physical ID copy, medications, small first-aid kit (bandages, etc.), mask/bandana for dust. Cash in small bills. Light backpack only. Maybe a helmet if you are using a bicycle.

• Documentation: Phone for recording (if safe), but prioritize safety over filming confrontations.

On Site Mindset & Conduct

Maintain dignity and non-violence at all times — this strengthens the moral position.

• Stay calm, polite, and orderly. Help fellow participants, especially elders, children, and families.

• Current police posture: Riot units present for crowd management, but no immediate mass dispersal reported today. Past actions at the polling station involved physical removal after prolonged blockade.

Resistance through presence, not confrontation. Physical aggression or locking arms in ways that invite charges weakens the cause. Focus on passive, dignified persistence.

Before / Upon Arrival:

• Share exact plans and check-in times with trusted contacts outside. Establish a buddy system.

• Scout multiple exit routes immediately: Olympic Park Station (Exits 3/4), other park gates (East/South/North). Note open areas for regrouping.

• Understand your rights: Peaceful assembly is protected, but blocking critical operations can lead to lawful dispersal orders under South Korea’s Assembly and Demonstration Act.

If Dispersal Order Comes:

• Stay calm and non-resistant physically. Do not push, run, or escalate.

• Comply with verbal orders to disperse within the given time, but move deliberately and slowly

• Evacuation Routes: Prioritize returning to Olympic Park Station via your entry exits or nearest park gates. Subway stations offer shelter.

• If tensions rise: Move to edges or open park areas calmly rather than front lines. Avoid isolating yourself.

• Document peacefully (wide shots of the crowd and police actions) but stop if it risks safety.

Safety Priorities:

• No valuables. Hydrate constantly.
• Medical: On-site aid or nearby hospitals.
• Monitor announcements from police and organizers.

Pro Tip: Approach this as a determined, discipline vigil — prepared to hold your ground peacefully with inner resolve and practical comforts. The strength lies in numbers, persistence, and moral high ground, not force.

Weather is good; keep spirits high and respectful.

Stay safe, united, and committed to a peaceful resolution.

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