Police: "No Reports or Tips on Threats to Assassinate Lee Jae-myung... Personal Protection Under Discussion"
On the 17th, the police stated regarding the assassination threat rumor against Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, "We have not received any investigation requests or direct reports and tips," and "Nothing has been specifically confirmed."
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 17th. 2025.3.17 Photo by Kim Hyun-min
View original imageA police official said at a regular press briefing that day, "There have been reports in the media, so we are currently strengthening intelligence gathering activities," and "A request for personal protection has been received, and we are in consultation with the party."
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Earlier, on the 12th, the Democratic Party said that multiple lawmakers, including the leadership, received text messages stating that there was a plan to smuggle Russian-made pistols to assassinate Leader Lee.
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