Candidate Heo Kyung-young's Poster Vandalized at Gwangju Traditional Market... Police Investigation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] In a traditional market in Gwangju, a campaign poster of presidential candidate Heo Kyung-young was damaged, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station, a report was received on the 24th at around 11 a.m. that a campaign poster for the 20th presidential election posted on the outer wall of the second parking lot of Malbau Market in Buk-gu had been damaged.

The poster was found with the face area damaged by a sharp tool.

The police are currently investigating the detailed circumstances by analyzing nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and witness statements based on the situation of the poster's damage.

According to Article 240, Paragraph 1 of the Public Official Election Act, damaging or removing election posters or banners without justifiable reason can result in imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 4 million won.

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