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Police investigate death threat against Lee Jae Myung

The Hyehwa Police Station is looking into the author after authorities were tipped off about a social media post on Monday morning.

2026.7.6

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of Seoul answers questions about land transaction regulations during a city council session on June 11. [YONHAP]

Death threat against Seoul mayor posted online

Police launched an investigation Friday after a death threat targeting Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was posted on an online community, sending officers to the Seoul Metropolitan Council to confirm Oh’s safety in person.

2025.8.29

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A post on online community website DC Inside threatening to ″kill Yoon Suk Yeol″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Police investigate online threat to kill former President Yoon

Police launched an investigation on Friday into an online threat to kill former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025.6.13

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung attends a party leadership meating at the National Assembly building in Yeouido, western Seoul, on March 12. [YONHAP]

Alleged assassination plot against opposition leader prompts party to request police protection

The Democratic Party (DP) said on Wednesday that it has received a tip-off regarding a plan to assassinate DP leader Lee Jae-myung, and that it is considering requesting the police to take protective measures for Lee.

2025.3.12

Armored vehicle deployed at Seohyun Station on Aug. 6 [GYEONGGI NAMBU PROVINCIAL POLICE]

Woman who threatened to knife 20 Korean men 'in revenge' sentenced to year in prison

Suwon District Court on Thursday gave a yearlong prison sentence to a woman who posted an online threat to kill 20 “Korean men” at Seohyeon Station in August.

2023.11.23

Armed police officers are stationed at Seohyeon Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Friday. [YONHAP]

Woman arrested for threatening to kill 20 Korean men

While she didn't carry out the threat, she reportedly informed the police during her arrest that her actions were driven by a desire for revenge against Korean men, inspired by news of women being attacked by Choi Won-jong a week ago.

2023.8.9

President Yoon Suk-yeol, center, in a doorstepping session at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Nov. 10. [NEWS1]

Yoon's separation from the press delights some, alarms others

The People Power Party (PPP) is conflicted over the suspension of President Yoon Suk-yeol's daily meetings with the press, with some members disappointed that his signature method of communication has all but disappeared.

2022.11.22

President Yoon Suk-yeol heads into the presidential office after speaking to reporters at the lobby of the presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 18. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

MBC reporter put under police protection following death threat

A reporter from local broadcaster MBC has been put under police protection following an online post that threatened to kill him for his recent shouting match with one of President Yoon Suk-yeol's aides, officials said Tuesday.