Investigation Launched into 'Gwangju Il High School Bomb Threat' Post... Author Being Tracked

Emergency Evacuation and Search for Students and Staff, No Dangerous Materials Found

Police: "Strict Response to Public Threats"

In connection with the 'Pai Chai High School incident,' a threatening post claiming that explosives had been installed at Gwangju Il High School appeared online, prompting the police to begin tracking down the author.

A game scene between Paejae High School and Gwangju Il High School. Screenshot from the Korea Baseball Softball Association website

On July 5, the National Police Agency announced, "A public threat incident, warning of explosives, has occurred and we have launched an investigation," adding, "We will respond strictly to crimes that infringe upon students' right to learn and threaten the daily lives of citizens."

After receiving a report through an online post the previous day that explosives had been installed at Gwangju Il High School, the police, together with fire authorities, conducted an emergency evacuation of students and staff and searched the school premises. However, no explosives or other dangerous materials were found.

It was reported that the problematic post contained content suggesting that the future of Pai Chai High School students, who received severe disciplinary action for mocking cheers directed at the Gwangju Il High School baseball team, had been ruined.

The National Police Agency stated that it will respond strongly not only to this incident but also to online posts targeting schools and students that involve the spread of false information, defamation, or bomb threats.

The National Police Agency said, "If any posts slandering or defaming schools or students, or bomb threat posts, are identified, we will immediately launch an investigation and apply charges such as violations of the Information and Communications Network Act and public threats."

Meanwhile, the Pai Chai High School baseball team, which sparked controversy for mocking the May 18 Democratization Movement and making derogatory cheers about the region, is scheduled to visit Gwangju Il High School on July 6 to issue an official apology.

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