Explosive threat emails sent to local courts nationwide, police investigating

South Korean police launched searches at multiple local courts after receiving emails claiming explosives had been planted within their facilities. The threats were sent to various courts nationwide on Tuesday, August 26.

The emails, received around noon, specifically mentioned that bombs would detonate between 1:34 PM and 7:30 PM on the same day. In response, authorities initiated immediate sweeps of courthouse interiors and surrounding areas. Court facility and security teams also implemented access controls, restricting entry for external individuals until the searches concluded.

Courthouses in Jeonju, Incheon, Daejeon, and Cheongju were among those that received similar threatening messages. At the Cheongju District Court, police bomb squads and fire authorities conducted searches, while at the Incheon District Court, special forces and detection dogs were deployed.

As of the latest reports, no suspicious devices or explosives have been discovered at any of the affected locations. Police are continuing their investigations to determine the authenticity of the threats and to trace the origin of the emails, seeking to identify the perpetrator behind the coordinated warnings.