The government says it will not permit any kind of mass rally on October 3, National Foundation Day, to block the spread of the coronavirus.

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun reiterated the government's stance Thursday, as some main opposition party members continued to promote the idea of "drive-through" rallies as an alternative to planned civic demonstrations that have been banned by authorities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Chung said the government will sternly take necessary measures if the protests are held.

There are concerns that any form of large public gatherings could lead to another wave of virus infections.

Similar events that were held in August on Liberation Day have been partially blamed for triggering a resurgence of the virus.

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