"Police Violently Assaulted Aide" Congressman Dongwook Shin's SNS Video Sparks Uproar

"Current State of the Police Responsible for the Capital's Safety" Condemned

People Power Party Visits Seoul Police Agency to Lodge Protest

Regarding the protest at the Jamsil counting center in Seoul, which was triggered by the shortage of ballots in the June 3 local elections, it has been reported that members of the People Power Party who visited the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to lodge a protest physically clashed with the police.

On the 16th, Congressman Dongwook Shin of the People Power Party shared news of the protest visit to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on his Facebook page, stating, "The police physically blocked the lawmakers' entry and even engaged in violence, such as attempting to choke our aides who were trying to film the scene."

The video posted by Congressman Shin along with his statement captured the situation during the visit. In the footage, police are seen grabbing the wrist of an individual believed to be an aide and pushing them, while Congressman Shin and others tried to intervene.

The People Power Party visiting the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in protest. Photo captured from Representative Dongwook Shin's Facebook.

Congressman Shin commented, "This is the current state of the Seoul police, who are responsible for the safety of a city of ten million," and questioned, "If the Seoul police resort to 'violent suppression' even against a delegation of lawmakers, how will they treat ordinary citizens?"

In addition to Congressman Shin, lawmakers Na Kyungwon, Lee Cheolkyu, and Joo Jinwoo also participated in the visit. The protest was prompted by earlier remarks from Jeongbo Park, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, who warned the Jamsil protesters, "If you mindlessly join in illegal acts on the sidelines and end up being treated as accomplices, you could ruin your life."

The People Power Party has announced plans to take legal action over this clash. Jang Jeomsik, floor leader of the People Power Party, wrote on Facebook that day, "During our party lawmakers' protest visit to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency regarding the June 3 infringement of citizens' suffrage, I received reports that the chief of the Security Division of the Seoul police attempted to snatch a mobile phone from our aide and used violence. This is an act of violence that cannot be tolerated, and we strongly condemn it. The party will hold those responsible legally accountable."

On the 16th, protests blocking the counting center at Jamsil, triggered by a ballot shortage during the June 3rd local elections, continued. Yuseungmin, President of the Korean Sports Council, was seen speaking with citizens blocking the entrance at the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium in Songpa District, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

He added, "We demand that President Jaemyung Lee impose strict disciplinary action on the Security Division chief and Commissioner Jeongbo Park of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. We also call on Jaeseong Yoo, Acting Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, to officially apologize to the victim and the People Power Party on behalf of the police."

Meanwhile, some protesters have been blocking access to the Handball Stadium in Olympic Park, Jamsil, since the 5th, claiming it is necessary to prevent the removal of ballot boxes. This has led to conflicts between the protesters and members of sports organizations attempting to use the stadium. On the 15th, Yoo Seungmin, President of the Korean Sports Council, held a press conference, stating, "Support for athletes preparing for the Asian Games is facing serious disruption," and urged the authorities to exercise public power so that only items essential for work can be brought out.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.