Police Conduct Search and Seizure at Gwangju City Hall Office over Eavesdropping Allegations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Allegations have been raised that eavesdropping occurred in an office following conflicts among employees in a department at Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

On the 21st, the Gwangju Western Police Station announced that it conducted a search and seizure at the Innovation Communication Planning Office of Gwangju City Hall and is investigating public employee A on suspicion of violating the Communications Privacy Protection Act.

A is suspected of installing a video camera at their desk to record others' conversations, believing someone was tampering with their belongings.

A reportedly denies the charges, claiming they were unaware that the camera had a recording function.

The camera footage only shows A themselves, so it is judged that there is no significant issue.

The police plan to verify whether any actual transcripts exist through analysis of the seized items.

A police official stated, "It is still in the early stages, and no clear evidence of wrongdoing has emerged," adding, "We cannot disclose specific details."

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