Police to Strictly Investigate 'Real-Name Disclosure and Critical Posts by Returning Residents'

Illegal Activity Response Video Conference Held

On the 12th, the National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced that it held a video conference on "Response to Illegal Activities of Collective Medical Action," attended by investigation chiefs from police departments across the country.

A video conference on 'Response to Illegal Acts of Collective Medical Action' is underway, attended by investigation chiefs from provincial and metropolitan police agencies nationwide.
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The police received a case involving the creation and public disclosure of a list of residents who did not participate in the collective action online and have launched an investigation. They decided to mobilize all available investigative resources against illegal activities obstructing the return of residents.

According to the police, in March, on a medical professionals-only internet community bulletin board, a post titled "Information on Hospitals Where All Available Doctors Are Present" was made, listing the names and affiliated hospitals of fellows and residents who did not participate in the doctors' collective action. The Cyber Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police identified and arrested all five posters and sent them to the prosecution on the 10th. The posters were confirmed to be two private practitioners, one fellow, one resident, and twelve military doctors.

A police official stated, "From now on, we will promptly investigate illegal acts such as personal attacks and collective bullying that obstruct residents' return to hospitals or medical students' return to school and participation in classes, and will strictly hold the perpetrators accountable by pursuing them to the end," adding, "We ask for active reporting."

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