Two referred to prosecutors for plotting to assassinate politician Jeong Cheong-rae
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- Two individuals have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly plotting to assassinate former Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae.
- The suspects allegedly posted messages on social media, including calls to form an assassination squad, during the official election campaign period.
- The Democratic Party reported the threats to the police, leading to an investigation and the suspects' referral to prosecutors on charges of intimidation.
Two individuals are facing charges of intimidation for allegedly plotting to assassinate Jeong Cheong-rae, a former leader of the Democratic Party. The suspects reportedly used a social media open chatroom to discuss plans, including posts that called for the formation of an "assassination squad" targeting Jeong.
The alleged conspiracy unfolded about a month before the official campaign period for the 6/3 local elections. The Democratic Party received a tip about the plot and subsequently filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in May. The case was then assigned to the Yeongdeungpo Police Station for further investigation.
Following the investigation, the two individuals were sent to the prosecution without detention on charges of intimidation. The police confirmed that the suspects had made threats that suggested harm to Jeong Cheong-rae.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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