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Man, 20s, surrenders over threat to raid police armory

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man in his 20s has surrendered to police for posting a threatening online comment about raiding the Songpa Police Station's armory.
  • The comment, made on a news article about election-related protests, caused public anxiety.
  • Police are investigating the legal implications, stating such actions are criminal regardless of intent to execute.

A man in his 20s has turned himself in to the police for allegedly posting a threatening online comment about raiding the armory of the Songpa Police Station. The suspect, identified by the initial 'A', surrendered to police on June 18 and is currently under investigation.

The comment, posted on an internet news article related to protests at the Songpa polling station, read: 'Let's raid the Songpa Police Station's armory and become democratization heroes too.' This statement caused public anxiety and prompted the police to launch an investigation to identify the author.

While the suspect has admitted to posting the comment, he has not yet been formally booked. Police are reviewing relevant laws to determine the appropriate course of action. An official stated that such actions are clear criminal offenses that create public anxiety and undermine social safety, regardless of whether there was an actual intent to carry them out.

Authorities emphasized their commitment to thoroughly investigating and strictly handling any illegal activities that undermine the integrity of public discourse surrounding the Songpa polling station. The investigation aims to ensure public safety and maintain order.

Regardless of the intent to actually execute, such actions are clear criminal acts that create anxiety among citizens and undermine social safety.

โ€” Police OfficialA police official's statement on the severity of online threats and their impact on public safety.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.