[Rebuttal Report] Regarding the Article “[Reporter’s Notebook] Constitutional Questions Raised by the Acting Commissioner General of the National Police Agency”

On December 19 of last year, this outlet reported under the title "'Reporter’s Notebook': Constitutional Question Raised by the Acting Commissioner General of the National Police Agency," stating that Yoo Jaesung, Acting Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, had proposed countermeasures against hate rallies that could significantly threaten constitutional values.

In response, the National Police Agency stated, "The police give top priority to constitutional values such as freedom of assembly and association and freedom of expression in relation to all rallies and demonstrations. In accordance with the 'Act on Assembly and Demonstration,' we strive to maintain a balance between the protection of rights and public order. When Acting Commissioner General Yoo Jaesung spoke at a press conference, he indicated that if there are concerns over group conflicts caused by hate speech during marches through areas crowded with merchants and tourists, the police may partially restrict the march route. Such measures have been reviewed and approved by the National Police Commission, and the courts have also ruled that these are not excessive restrictions."

This statement has been issued in accordance with the arbitration of the Press Arbitration Commission.

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