Arrest Warrant Dismissed for Man in His 30s Who Threw Beverage at Busan Mayoral Candidate Jung Eehan

Jeong Ihan, Reform New Party Candidate for Busan Mayor. Yonhap News

The arrest warrant for a man in his 30s who threw a beverage at Jung Eehan, Reform New Party candidate for mayor of Busan in the 6·3 local elections, has been dismissed.

According to police on April 29, the court conducted a pretrial detention hearing earlier that day for Mr. A, who is accused of violating the Public Official Election Act (obstruction of election freedom), and dismissed the warrant.

Previously, at around 8:57 a.m. on April 27, Mr. A allegedly threw a cup containing a beverage while driving on a road in Geumjeong District, Busan, as candidate Jung was approaching during a campaign. It is also reported that Mr. A directed insults at Jung, disparaging young politicians.

Jung struck his head on the ground and was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion and other injuries. He was discharged from the hospital on the morning of April 29, three days after being admitted.

A police official stated, "Although Mr. A was released following the dismissal of the arrest warrant, the investigation will continue, and a new arrest warrant may be requested."

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