Police Agency Operates Voluntary Reporting Period for Illegal Weapons Throughout September

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Police Agency building. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency announced on the 28th that it will operate a voluntary reporting period for illegal weapons in cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety throughout September.

The reporting targets include firearms, explosives, blades, spray devices, electronic shock devices, and crossbows possessed without permission or whose permits have been revoked. If reported during the voluntary reporting period, criminal punishment and administrative liability are generally exempted. If the individual wishes to continue possession and there are no disqualifications, permission will be granted.

Reports can be made by the individual or a proxy by submitting the weapons to a nearby police station or a military unit where a reporting office is established. If it is difficult to submit the weapons during the reporting period due to circumstances, prior reporting can be made by phone or mail, and the actual items can be submitted later. After the voluntary reporting period ends, the police plan to conduct a nationwide intensive crackdown on illegal weapons throughout October.

The National Police Agency urged, "Those who illegally manufacture, sell, or possess firearms may be punished under the Firearms and Ammunition Act with imprisonment of 3 to 15 years or a fine of 30 million to 100 million won," and added, "Please do not miss this opportunity and report without omission."

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