"How Can Someone So Young Run for Mayor": Man Who Threw Beverage at Candidate Jung Ihan Also Found to Be in His 30s

Investigation Under Public Official Election Act for Obstructing Election Campaigning
Jung Ihan Diagnosed with Concussion and Muscle Contusions

A man in his 30s has been urgently arrested by the police for throwing a beverage at Jung Ihan, the Reform New Party candidate running in the Busan mayoral election. It has been reported that the man hurled abusive language at candidate Jung, criticizing his age, although it was later confirmed that the suspect himself is also in his 30s.

On April 28, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced that they had urgently arrested and are investigating a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act and interfering with election freedom.

On the morning of the 27th at around 8:57 AM, while driving on a road in Geumjeong District, Busan, a cup containing liquid was thrown toward candidate Jung, who was conducting election campaigning. Reform New Party Busan Branch

According to the police, Mr. A is suspected of throwing a cup containing liquid at candidate Jung, who was conducting an election campaign, while driving on a road in Geumjeong District, Busan, at around 8:57 AM on the 27th. The incident occurred on a road near Guseo Interchange in Geumjeong District. The police urgently arrested Mr. A at around 2:20 PM on the day of the incident. A police official stated, "We intend to clarify the specific motive for the crime and whether there were any accomplices through the suspect's interrogation." At the time of the assault, Mr. A reportedly hurled abusive language at candidate Jung, saying, "How can such a young person run for mayor?" Candidate Jung was born in 1988 and is 38 years old this year.

Candidate Jung suddenly lost his balance and fell backward after being hit on the face and back by the flying beverage, during which he hit his head on the ground and was transported to the hospital.

Immediately after the incident, candidate Jung was admitted to On Hospital in Busan, where he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and other detailed examinations. The tests revealed he had suffered a concussion and a muscle strain, but no life-threatening or serious conditions were found.

Candidate Jung suddenly lost balance and fell backward after being hit on the face and back by a flying beverage, during which he hit his head on the floor and was transported to the hospital. Reform New Party Busan Branch

However, candidate Jung’s camp stated that the shock from the physical attack still lingers and that they are also experiencing anxiety over the possibility of similar incidents occurring again. In particular, a member of the campaign committee said, "The day before, he had celebrated his son's 100th-day party and, with renewed determination as a father to make Busan a better place, was out greeting people on the streets. He suffered great psychological trauma from the insulting language and attack at the scene."

The Reform New Party election committee strongly criticized the incident, calling it "a serious crime that hinders the challenge of young politicians and shakes the very foundation of democracy." The committee also stated, "The candidate's safety and recovery are our top priorities," and added, "As soon as his health recovers, he plans to continue communicating with citizens."

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