Park Ji-won "Received assassination tip like Lee Jae-myung... Also warned 'Don't get involved'"

"Report of Assassination Plot Involving Import of Soviet-Made Pistols"
Acting National Police Commissioner: "Investigation Launched"

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, claimed that he also received a text message last night warning him to "be careful" in relation to a reported assassination plan targeting Lee Jae-myung, the party leader.

Park Ji-won, Democratic Party of Korea. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 23rd, during a full meeting of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Park stated, "There has been a report of an assassination plan against Leader Lee, and the police are providing personal protection." He specifically mentioned, "I also received that message last night," adding, "'They are importing Soviet-made pistols to carry out an assassination plan, so you should be careful and not get involved.'"

Earlier, Hwang Jeong-ah, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, told reporters after the party's Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly that "Recently, many lawmakers have received text messages reporting threats to Leader Lee's safety. It is said that pistols are being smuggled in with the intention to assassinate the leader," and she stated that they are considering requesting police protection measures.

According to Hwang, the messages sent to multiple lawmakers claimed to be "intelligence from a former military intelligence officer," stating that "HID and 707 agents are smuggling Russian-made pistols with plans to assassinate the leader." It was also reported that the last part of the message included a request, "We would appreciate it if the leader could avoid exposure for the time being."

Lee Jae-myung, Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea

In response, Lee Ho-young, acting commissioner of the National Police Agency, said, "There have been quite a few online threats targeting both party leaders, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit and the Cyber Investigation Unit at headquarters have actively begun investigations." He added, "We will conduct a thorough investigation."

Regarding this, Leader Lee told reporters after the '2025 Democratic Party of Korea Livelihood Joint Meeting 20th Livelihood Agenda Presentation' held at the National Assembly Library, "While there may be some thoughtless individuals, I generally trust the level of our people."

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