Dozens of Goryeoin in Gimhae Involved in Group Brawl... Police Investigation

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Dozens of Koryo-saram in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, engaged in a group brawl, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the police on the 23rd, around 10:15 PM on the 20th, about 30 Koryo-saram divided into two groups fought using blunt weapons in a parking lot in Buwon-dong, Gimhae City.

As a result of the incident, A (32), a Kyrgyzstan national, and B (29), a Kazakhstan national, sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Only minutes after the brawl began, the participants fled the scene when discovered by patrolling police officers.

The police apprehended 18 individuals at the scene and are continuing investigations regarding the others who escaped.

All those involved in the brawl are Koryo-saram who have been legally residing in the country for several years through visa issuance and other means.

A police official stated, "We are investigating the circumstances with various possibilities in mind, including conflicts of interest," and added, "If their charges become concrete, we plan to apply related charges such as assault."

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