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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Heo Midam] A woman in her 30s who made over 500 false 112 emergency calls overnight was arrested by the police.


The Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station in Chungbuk announced on the 14th that they have booked A (38) without detention on charges of obstructing official duties.


A is accused of making 533 calls to the 112 situation room from her home in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju, from 11:50 PM on the 13th to 5:10 AM the following day.


It was reported that A repeatedly called and hung up without saying anything.


The police tracked the location of the mobile phone calls and arrested A as a suspect caught in the act. At the time of arrest, A was reportedly sober.



The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the case, including the motive behind A's actions.


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