Will noise from religious gatherings at Seoul Station disappear? "Many have witnessed it, let's conduct a field investigation"

President Lee Jae-myung presides over the Cabinet meeting on the 10th
Regarding opinions that 'religious groups at Seoul Station are causing discomfort,'
He noted, "Quite many people are asking why this is being left unattended"
On the 10th, President Lee Jae-myung addressed the noise issues caused by religious gatherings taking place around Seoul Station, stating, "Let's conduct a field investigation."
During a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House that day, President Lee made this statement after receiving public feedback from Lim Gi-geun, the Minister of Government Policy Coordination, regarding the request to 'do something about the homeless and religious groups at Seoul Station, as users are experiencing discomfort.'
President Lee Jae-myung speaking at a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 10th. 2026.11.10 Yonhap News
President Lee explained, "The issue regarding religious groups at Seoul Station is something many people have witnessed," adding, "This is also something I mentioned during a private meeting last week." He further pointed out, "Quite many citizens are asking why those activities are being left unattended, especially when they are illegal."
The Seoul Station area has been suffering for decades from noise caused by religious gatherings using microphones and loudspeakers. As various religious groups congregate, different proselytizers increase their volume or even clash with one another.
In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to resolve noise complaints by enacting the 'Ordinance for Creating a Healthy Environment for the Use of Seoul Station Plaza' in March 2024. However, it is reported that practical enforcement is difficult due to a lack of regulatory authority.