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

by Lee Jungyun

Published 29 Apr.2026 21:11(KST)

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."