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Disability Activists Forcibly Removed During Seoul Subway Protest

Seoul Metro security officers clashed with SADD activists at Hyehwa Station as protests for increased disability funding and mobility rights resumed.

Seoul Metro subway security officers try to force a wheelchair-bound protester out of Hyehwa Station in central Seoul on April 22, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD) resumed subway-boarding protests at Hyehwa Station after a year-long hiatus.
  • On April 22, Seoul Metro security officers forcibly evicted activists citing railway safety law, leading to physical and verbal confrontations.
  • The protest, part of SADD’s long-running campaign, seeks increased government funding and improved mobility rights for disabled individuals.
  • Monday’s demonstrations caused significant disruptions during morning rush hours as activists repeatedly boarded and disembarked trains.
  • Seoul Metro has yet to address the activists' demands, maintaining a stance focused on enforcing safety regulations.