Police Investigate 304 Local Election Offenses... "Eight AI-Related Cases"

Three Detained for Election-Related Violence...
Highest-Level Security Alert Issued on Voting Day

Security Reinforced at Polling and Counting Stations

"Thorough Investigation of Election Offenses to the End"

Oh Sehoon Declines Close Protection, Local Police Continue to Ensure His Safety

The police are currently investigating 304 cases related to offenses from the 9th nationwide local elections. So far, three individuals have been detained for election-related violence.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Yonhap News Agency

At a regular press conference held at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency building in Jongno-gu, Seoul on June 1, Park Jeongbo, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated, "A total of 322 cases related to election offenses have been reported, and 304 cases are under investigation," adding, "There are no particularly notable trends."

As of now, three individuals have been detained for election offenses, all of whom are connected to cases of election violence, such as assaults on election workers.

With regard to election offenses involving artificial intelligence (AI), eight cases are currently under investigation. Commissioner Park commented, "We had prepared extensively for the possibility of a large number of AI-related election crimes this time, but it seems the number is not as significant as initially feared," and added, "There do not appear to be any unexpected types of offenses."

On June 3, the day of voting, the police plan to issue the highest-level emergency security alert, known as ‘Gapho Emergency,’ and will strengthen candidate protection as well as security at polling and ballot counting stations. ‘Gapho Emergency’ is the highest stage in the security emergency system: police leave is suspended and 100% of available police forces are mobilized. Commissioner Park emphasized, "We will do our utmost to ensure the security of ballot boxes and ballot counting centers so that voting rights can be exercised safely," and added, "Even after the election is over, we will thoroughly investigate and hold accountable those who have committed crimes."

Regarding Oh Sehoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul Mayor, who recently refused dedicated personal protection, Commissioner Park explained, "Refusing close personal protection does not mean he is unprotected," and clarified, "The local police station is providing protection wherever he goes."

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