US Capitol on Alert: "Tracking Potential Threat Aircraft"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The U.S. Capitol Police issued a shelter-in-place order at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on the 20th (local time).

According to major foreign media, police ordered congressional staff to evacuate immediately in the afternoon, stating that they were "tracking an aircraft that could pose a threat."

The police explained that the Capitol was not under threat and that the measure was precautionary. However, they did not disclose specific information such as which aircraft was being tracked.

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