Jeong Chang-ok, Accused of Assaulting Police at Rally After 'President Moon Shoe-Throwing' Incident

Jeong Chang-ok, who threw a shoe at President Moon Jae-in.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Jeong Chang-ok (57), who threw a shoe at President Moon Jae-in during his visit to the National Assembly, has had an arrest warrant requested again on charges of assaulting the police.

On the 17th, the Songpa Police Station in Seoul announced that they had applied to the prosecution for an arrest warrant for Jeong on charges of obstructing official duties.

According to the police, Jeong is accused of assaulting police officers who were trying to stop him while he was moving toward the Blue House during the Liberation Day rally held at Gwanghwamun Square on the 15th. Jeong was caught at the scene as a suspect and was investigated by the police.

Earlier, on the 16th of last month, Jeong was arrested on the spot on charges of obstructing official duties and trespassing after throwing a shoe at President Moon as he was leaving after delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the 21st National Assembly in front of the main entrance on the 2nd floor of the National Assembly building. The shoe Jeong threw fell a few meters in front of President Moon.

At that time, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul said, "The matter is very serious," and applied for an arrest warrant, but the court dismissed it, citing a lack of substantiality and necessity for detention.

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