Police Conduct Search and Seizure on Yang Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, and Two Other Officials

On the afternoon of the 3rd of this month, members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions occupied the road in Jongno 3-ga, holding a nationwide workers' rally demanding a complete revision of the labor law. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The police are conducting an investigation, including seizing the mobile phone of Yang Kyung-soo, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), in relation to the KCTU's July 3rd National Workers' Rally.

A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated at a press briefing held on the 19th at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Jongno-gu, Seoul, "We have booked 23 KCTU officials and are currently investigating 2 others," adding, "We have seized the mobile phones of the KCTU chairman and one other person." It is known that the police seized the mobile phones of Yang Kyung-soo and Kim Ho-gyu, chairman of the Korean Metal Workers' Union.

He continued, "We are currently requesting their attendance, and the handling of their custody will be decided after investigating the individuals and verifying the facts," adding, "The schedule is still being coordinated."

The KCTU held a National Workers' Rally with an estimated 8,000 participants (according to the organizers) around Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 3rd of this month. After the rally, three participants tested positive for COVID-19. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency formed a special investigation headquarters consisting of 52 members, led by the head of the investigation department, to begin the investigation.

Regarding last month's delivery workers' union rally in Seoul, the police stated, "We have initiated an investigation into 31 organizers and others, and so far have questioned 6 people."

The police also announced that they have started an investigation into the organizers of two nighttime vehicle protests held by self-employed business groups in downtown Seoul on the 14th and 15th, citing possible violations of the Assembly and Demonstration Act and the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

On the 14th, these groups held a press conference and vehicle protest near Yeouido Park and Hyehwa Station, and the following day conducted a nighttime vehicle protest near the World Cup Stadium intersection in Sangam-dong.

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