Seoul Police Warn Protesters of Severe Consequences for Illegal Actions

Seoul's police chief has issued a stern warning against illegal activities at a prolonged protest in Jamsil, emphasizing that participants engaging in such acts could face ruin. The demonstration, which has continued for over ten days, centers on ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections and has effectively blockaded the Olympic Park handball stadium, the designated vote-counting venue.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Park Jeong-bo stated that the police are strictly handling unlawful conduct occurring at the site. He noted instances of protesters insulting police officers and infringing upon the rights of others. "Such illegal acts are, of course, being dealt with strictly," Park told reporters at a regular press briefing.

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Such illegal acts are, of course, being dealt with strictly.

The police are currently investigating 15 separate incidents reported from the protest site. These include the assault of journalists, the obstruction of young handball players attempting to access the venue, insults directed at police officers, and altercations among protesters themselves, including unauthorized filming. Authorities are pursuing charges of arrest and confinement against those involved in the assault on media personnel, describing it as a "very serious crime committed by many using collective force."

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a very serious crime committed by many using collective force.