Police Implement Safety Measures for "Assassins" Lead Actor Yoo Haejin

Safety Measures Implemented from the 6th Following Agency's Request

As controversy over historical distortion in the film Assassin(s) continues, the police have decided to take security measures to protect Yoo Haejin, the film's lead actor.

On the 4th, conservative group members held a rally in front of the home of Yoo Haejin, the lead actor of the film Assassin(s), located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, condemning the production company and the actor. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul announced on the 6th that, starting today, it has implemented security measures at the request of Yoo's agency. This action was taken in response to escalating concerns over threats to Yoo's safety, as rallies condemning historical distortion have been held in front of his home in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul since the 4th, and threatening remarks have appeared online.

According to the police, there have been no unusual incidents reported so far. Yoo has received a smartwatch from the police. Along with registering his details in the 112 emergency system, officers will patrol the area around his home for the next month as part of these safety measures. The police explained that these security measures can be extended by an additional month if necessary.

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