Police Book Two for Distributing Anti-North Korea Leaflets... Seize 20 Hydrogen Gas Cylinders in Paju

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police have booked and are investigating two individuals who distributed leaflets to North Korea. Additionally, they have seized dozens of hydrogen gas cylinders necessary for sending leaflets in the border area with North Korea and are conducting investigations on local residents, accelerating the investigation into the leaflet distribution.

On the 22nd, Lee Yong-pyo, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated at a regular briefing, "The Ministry of Unification requested an investigation regarding the distribution of leaflets to North Korea and sending rice to North Korea, and civic groups have also filed two complaints," revealing these details.

The police have formed a task force (TF) consisting of 40 officers from the Security Division and Investigation Division of the Seoul Police Agency to focus on investigating illegal activities related to the distribution of leaflets to North Korea. The TF is led by the head of the Security Division.

Last week, the police summoned and investigated officials from the Ministry of Unification who requested the investigation into the leaflet distribution. They also conducted on-site investigations to verify content posted on the websites of organizations that distributed the leaflets. Commissioner Lee explained, "We investigated residents in the border area as witnesses, and yesterday we seized 20 hydrogen gas cylinders in Paju."

Regarding the individuals booked for distributing leaflets to North Korea, the police reported that the complaints specify violations of the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act, Marine Environment Management Act, laws related to the management and reclamation of public waters, Aviation Safety Act, treason under the Criminal Act, and Outdoor Advertising Act. Commissioner Lee stated, "Since this matter is also related to the safety of citizens in the border area, we plan to conduct a thorough investigation."

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