Police: "We will respond strictly to gatherings in front of Moon's residence that disturb residents' privacy and peace"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The police announced that they will respond strictly if assemblies and protests around former President Moon Jae-in's residence in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, disturb the privacy of local residents.

On the 10th, the police stated, "Various groups are holding assemblies and protests around former President Moon's residence," adding, "While guaranteeing lawful assemblies and protests, we will strictly respond according to law and principles to illegal acts such as exceeding noise standards or clearly disturbing the peace and privacy of local residents."

This is interpreted as a response to complaints from local residents who are experiencing serious disturbances in their daily lives. As protests accompanied by noise continue near former President Moon's residence, some residents have sought medical treatment at hospitals. They are reported to be suffering from physical symptoms such as insomnia, auditory hallucinations, and loss of appetite due to stress.

The police explained, "Based on petitions submitted by local residents reporting damages and the Assembly and Demonstration Act, we are restricting or issuing prohibition notices for assemblies and protests that generate excessive noise or use insulting language," adding, "We are taking measures such as conducting investigations against illegal acts."

Meanwhile, the political sphere is seeking ways to prevent assemblies that generate extreme noise or repeatedly use insulting language. On the 8th, Park Kwang-on, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, introduced a bill prohibiting 'hate speech,' which bans public discrimination and hateful remarks against specific groups. Additionally, Jeong Cheong-rae, also of the Democratic Party, proposed an amendment to the Assembly and Demonstration Act to add former presidents' residences to the list of places where assemblies and protests are prohibited.

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