Individual apprehended for issuing death threats against Seoul's mayor
In a significant development, a man in his 40s has been apprehended by the Gyeonggi Hwaseong Dongtan Police in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, in connection with online threats against Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon.
The apprehension took place on a Friday afternoon, around 5:55 p.m., at the man's residence. The suspect, identified as Kim, is believed to be linked to online messages concerning the West Seoul road construction project.
The man is suspected of posting messages threatening to kill the Seoul Mayor. However, the police have confirmed that the messages did not contain any specific threats towards the safety of Mayor Oh Se-hoon.
The threats were posted on multiple online forums earlier in the day. The suspect's messages contained a complaint about the road construction project in western Seoul, which has reportedly caused inconvenience for users, according to the messages.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no further details about the specific road construction project have been released. The police are planning to investigate the reasons behind the suspect's posting of threatening messages.
Following the apprehension, the police visited the Seoul Metropolitan Council to confirm the safety of Mayor Oh Se-hoon. No further details about the man's identity or the nature of the threats have been released at this time.
The investigation into the suspect's actions is ongoing. The police are working diligently to ensure the safety of all involved and to bring this matter to a swift and just resolution.
