The demonstration, spearheaded by Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, calls halt to a clampdown on labor groups, the government's move towards privatization of public sector and cover-up of the presidential election manipulation scandal. 
Mgomo huo, ulipangwa na Shirikisho la Vyama vya Wafanyakazi nchini Korea, ukiwa na wito wa kusitishwa kwa kudhibitiwa kwa vyama vya wafanyakazi, hatua ya serikali kubinafsisha sekta ya umma na kufunikwa skandali ya wizi wa kura katika uchaguzi wa rais.