Head of National Police Agency "Arrest Warrant for Minnochoong Chairman Still Valid... Considering Swift Execution"

Under Investigation for Gatherings During Gwangbokjeol Holiday

On the morning of the 23rd, Yang Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (left), attended the press conference declaring the struggle of the six major subway unions nationwide held at the Jeong-dong headquarters of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions in Jung-gu, Seoul, holding a placard.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police plan to swiftly execute the arrest warrant issued for Yang Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), who is suspected of leading illegal assemblies.

Nam Gu-jun, head of the National Police Agency's Criminal Investigation Headquarters, stated at a press briefing on the 23rd, "We attempted the first execution previously but could not proceed due to unfavorable circumstances," adding, "Since the warrant's validity period still remains, we are reviewing prompt execution within the legal framework and principles."

On the morning of the 18th at around 11:40 AM, the police attempted to execute the arrest warrant at the Kyunghyang Shinmun building in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, where the KCTU office is located, but withdrew at approximately 12:55 PM after 1 hour and 15 minutes. Chairman Yang was issued the arrest warrant on the 13th for allegedly leading multiple illegal protests in downtown Seoul from May to July this year (violations of the Assembly and Demonstration Act and the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, among others).

Additionally, the police are conducting a preliminary investigation into the National Revolutionary Party and others who led assemblies in downtown Seoul during the Liberation Day holiday. However, no individuals have been formally charged yet. Head Nam said, "We will investigate based on legal principles using on-site congestion data."

Regarding the June delivery workers' union rally in Seoul, investigations have been completed for 30 out of 31 organizers and participants. The police plan to review whether to transfer the remaining individual for prosecution once their investigation is complete.

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