Police Hunt Author of 'Kill President Lee Jae-myung' Online Threats

South Korean police are actively pursuing the individual responsible for posting multiple death threats against "President Lee Jae-myung" online. The Seoul Hyehwa Police Station confirmed on July 6 that they are investigating the author of the threats, which appeared repeatedly on a social media platform.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency received a report around 9:30 AM that day regarding posts threatening to assassinate President Lee Jae-myung. The case was subsequently assigned to the Hyehwa station. The suspect allegedly posted the threats five times on their social media account starting around 6:30 AM, stating, "I will kill President Lee Jae-myung today."

Investigators are currently working to identify the suspect by analyzing the social media account and IP address used to disseminate the messages. The nature of the threats and the platform used indicate a deliberate attempt to incite fear and potentially disrupt public order. The police are treating the case with urgency, given the direct nature of the threats against a high-profile political figure.