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Police to seek tens of millions of won in damages over fake bomb threats

Police are suing five suspects for 33.12 million won after repeated false bomb threats triggered large emergency responses, with total claims likely to rise if targeted companies file separately.

2026.6.15

Members of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s mobile detective unit, who received a special commendation from President Lee Jae Myung for arresting the suspect behind a false bomb threat at Daein High School in Incheon, pose for a photo. From left are Yoon Hee-cheol, Park Ju-wan, Ko Chung-sik, Choi Kyung-jun and Lee Ui-gyun. [BYUN MIN-CHUL]

A student thought he was smart for making swatting threats. But Incheon police were smarter.

In October, a student in Incheon falsely reported bombs at Daein High School, leading to emergency responses. He was arrested for swatting, as similar incidents surged across Korea, impacting schools and communities.

2026.2.2

Tag: swatting

swatting

Latest News

Police to seek tens of millions of won in damages over fake bomb threats

A student thought he was smart for making swatting threats. But Incheon police were smarter.

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