Civil Complaint Assaulting Geoje City Official... "Strict Measures Will Be Taken"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The mayor of Geoje City, Gyeongnam Province, on the 15th, announced a stern response regarding the incident in which public official A was assaulted by a complainant, stating, "This must never happen again."

According to the city, the incident began on the 11th when perpetrator B demanded compensation over an issue that occurred while public official A was performing duties related to the storage of license plates from delinquent vehicles, leading to a disagreement.

On the 15th, perpetrator B visited the Tax Department at City Hall and loudly protested, and while several employees tried to restrain him, he suddenly assaulted A’s face.

Prior to visiting the Tax Department, B had repeatedly made threatening remarks over the phone to A at the City Hall Civil Service Office, saying, "I will kill you," and "I won’t leave you alone."

A city official stated, "A, who had always been diligent in his duties, is now suffering from depression due to psychological distress and mental shock, and more than 60 colleagues who witnessed this are also feeling anxious."

Byun Kwang-yong, mayor of Geoje City, said, "The shock and wounds suffered by A, who was assaulted while lawfully performing his duties, are severe," adding, "We will firmly respond to illegal acts and thoroughly prepare measures at the city level to prevent recurrence."

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