“重返青瓦台”引发示威管控担忧，韩国专家呼吁尽快立法

Core Points - The legal vacuum regarding gatherings and protests in front of the Blue House has become more pronounced as President Lee Jae-myung plans to return to work there [1] - Discussions to fill this legal gap have started but are progressing slowly, with no specific guidelines from the police regarding security at the Blue House [1] Legislative Context - The previous legal basis for restricting gatherings near the Blue House was Article 11 of the 1962 "Act on Assembly and Demonstration," which prohibited outdoor gatherings within 100 meters of the presidential residence [1] - The Constitutional Court ruled in December 2022 that the prohibition on gatherings near the presidential residence excessively infringed on citizens' freedom to assemble, declaring the article unconstitutional and requiring the National Assembly to amend it by May 31, 2024 [1] - Due to the National Assembly's failure to amend the law in time, the article is now invalid, leaving no legal basis to prevent gatherings in front of the Blue House [1] Proposed Amendments - Two proposed amendments to address the legal gap for gatherings in front of the Blue House have been submitted to the relevant departments since February, but no progress has been made [1] - The proposed amendments have significant differences: one suggests allowing gatherings within 100 meters of the presidential residence under certain conditions, while the other proposes completely removing the distance restriction, complicating the coordination process [1][2] Expert Opinions - Experts are calling for prompt legislation to address the issue, with criticism directed at the National Assembly for neglecting its legislative duties despite the Constitutional Court's clear deadline for amendments [2]