Artist 'Iha' Who Posted Satirical Poster of President Yoon Under Police Investigation

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] Lee Ha (54, real name Lee Byung-ha), an artist suspected of posting satirical posters of President Yoon Seok-yeol near the Yongsan Presidential Office, was questioned by the police.

On the 24th, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul summoned Lee on charges of violating the Outdoor Advertising Act and conducted an investigation.

Before the investigation, Lee stated, "I only installed a work containing universal sentiments on the wall," and added, "It is difficult to accept punishment based on an excessive legal standard."

Lee is suspected of posting 10 satirical posters of President Yoon near the bus stop at Samgak Station on Seoul Subway Line 4 last month. The posters depicted President Yoon with his gonryongpo (royal robe) collar undone and First Lady Kim Keon-hee's face partially covered. Additionally, the posters included the phrase, "Feel free to scribble, will be collected soon. Please do not remove."

On the 20th, the police accompanied Lee to film the act of posting the posters and reattached two fallen posters. They also summoned a documentary filmmaker suspected of the same charges for questioning.

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