Police Chief: "24-Hour System Activated to Prevent Anti-North Korea Leaflets... Legal Review of Punishment Underway"

On the 12th, representatives of the South Side Committee for the Implementation of the June 15 Joint Declaration held a press conference in front of the National Police Agency to report a North Korean defector organization for distributing leaflets to North Korea.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police have launched a "24-hour prevention system" in response to the distribution of "anti-North Korea leaflets" by some North Korean defector groups.

On the morning of the 15th, at a press briefing held at the police headquarters in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Police Commissioner Min Gap-ryong stated, "We have issued an emergency alert and are analyzing wind directions to deploy police officers at key locations, operating a 24-hour prevention system."

The local police agencies operating the 24-hour prevention system include Incheon, Southern Gyeonggi, Northern Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Chungnam police agencies.

Commissioner Min emphasized, "The top priority is to prevent situations where objects that provoke North Korea, such as balloons, are sent and cause North Korea to threaten, leading to public anxiety. I believe this is the best way to minimize public unease."

He added, "Even before receiving investigation requests, we have been identifying the facts and considering necessary measures. We are conducting an in-depth legal review to combine cases for punishment and will take strict and swift action according to principles."

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