Police Begin Pre-Investigation of Democratic Labor Union Leadership... "Pre-Planning of Illegal Assembly"

11 Arrested at Weekend Rally, Arrest Warrants to Be Requested

The police announced on the 11th that they have initiated a pre-indictment investigation regarding illegal activities at last weekend's rally involving the leadership of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU).

Yang Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, and union members are shouting slogans at the National Workers' Rally and the 1st Resignation General Protest. Photo by Yonhap News.

A police official stated, "It appears that illegal acts at the rally were premeditated. We are conducting an internal investigation into the executive committee, the organizers of the rally," adding, "We will request the attendance of seven individuals, including the chairman."

The police are currently investigating 11 rally participants arrested on the 9th, who have been sent to various police stations across Seoul along with collected evidence, and are currently reviewing the application for arrest warrants.

Police Chief Jo Ji-ho emphasized, "There are 105 injured police officers," and added, "We cannot stand by and do nothing in a situation where illegal activities are widespread at the rally. We cannot overlook the fact that many people are harmed due to the rally."

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