Jeonnam Police Agency Arrests Large Group of 'Bokjoojok' Threatening Citizens Through SNS Simulations

Police Strengthen Response to ‘Otobai Pokjujok’ for Safer Road Environment

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency (Chief Park Jeong-bo) announced on the 6th that they have arrested 17 individuals who participated in the so-called ‘motorcycle gang’ procession in the early morning of June 6, causing serious traffic hazards in the downtown area of Suncheon, and are continuing the investigation, including applying for arrest warrants for the ringleaders.

It was revealed that on June 6, in observance of Memorial Day, they planned the reckless driving activities by contacting people from other regions (Gwangju, Yeosu, Goheung) through ‘Jeonnam Pokju News’ posted on SNS to select gathering locations.

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency building exterior

They are accused of repeatedly engaging in acts such as riding multiple motorcycles in formation front and back on city roads, performing so-called spinning in circles, lane changes, zigzag driving, running red lights, and crossing the center line, thereby obstructing the flow of other vehicles and causing traffic hazards.

In fact, they threatened the safety of innocent citizens by colliding with other vehicles proceeding on a green light after spinning in circles at a city intersection, fleeing the scene, and injuring the driver.

According to statistics from the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency, the number of reckless driving cases involving two-wheeled vehicles was △4 cases in 2022 and △4 cases in 2023, remaining the same during the same period, while the total number of reckless driving cases increased by 57 cases (+82.6%) from △69 cases in 2022 to △126 cases in 2023.

Chief Park Jeong-bo stated, “We will continue to conduct intensive crackdowns to eradicate reckless driving involving two-wheeled vehicles and will mobilize all available personnel and equipment to strongly respond to their repeated illegal acts on national holidays or commemorative days,” adding, “We will adhere to the principle of on-site arrests rather than simple dispersal and will strongly take action, including applying for arrest warrants for the ringleaders.”

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