Jung Yeon-wook's Campaign Reports Threat; Police Visit Election Office

Police visited the election camp of Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Yeon-wook after an online threat against him was reported. The incident involved a message posted in an open chatroom that suggested harm to the candidate.

According to Jung's campaign team, police officers visited their election office in Jung-gu, Seoul, around 5 p.m. on May 29. They informed the campaign that a report had been filed regarding a threat to Jung Yeon-wook's personal safety.

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Need to give Mr. Jung Yeon-wook a stab.

The specific threat, captured in a screenshot, read, "Need to give Mr. Jung Yeon-wook a stab." This message was reportedly posted in a KakaoTalk open chatroom and subsequently reported to the police, leading to their visit to the campaign office to confirm Jung's well-being.

The campaign team stated they became aware of the situation through the police's visit following the report filed at a local police station. The investigation is ongoing as authorities look into the origin and credibility of the online threat.

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A report has been filed regarding a threat to personal safety.