Police National Forensic Service "Actively Proceeding with Detention Investigation of Murder Threat Post Author"

The police have clearly stated a strong response policy regarding the rapidly increasing number of murder threat posts appearing online.

On the 6th at 4 p.m., the National Police Agency held an "Emergency Video Conference on Murder Threat Posts with Investigation Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of Metropolitan Police Agencies Nationwide," chaired by Woo Jong-su, head of the National Investigation Headquarters, to discuss this policy. At the meeting, Director Woo stated, "If a suspect is apprehended and a concrete intention to commit the crime is confirmed during the investigation, we will actively proceed with detention and investigation."

The police judged that public anxiety is increasing as posts threatening to kill citizens have been continuously appearing on online communities since the stabbing incident in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul last month. According to the National Police Agency, as of 12 p.m. on the day of the report, 46 individuals who posted murder threats online since the Sillim-dong stabbing incident on the 21st of last month have been apprehended. This number has more than doubled within 24 hours, compared to 18 at 12 p.m. the previous day and 30 at 7 p.m.

The National Investigation Headquarters plans to actively apply criminal provisions such as threats, preparation for murder, and obstruction of official duties by deception under the Criminal Act, as posting threats of heinous crimes like murder is a matter that threatens public safety. In particular, the police and prosecution will share investigation details from the early stages, thoroughly gather information about the crimes, and actively consider detention investigations, demonstrating a firm stance on strict response.

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