Yonhap News7/6/2026Politics1 min readSouth Korea
Police Investigate Death Threats Against President Lee Jae Myung on Social Media
Quick Look
- Seoul police are investigating an online user accused of making multiple death threats against President Lee Jae Myung on social media.
- The suspect allegedly posted five threatening messages early Monday morning.
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Why It Matters
Police in Seoul have initiated an investigation into an individual making death threats against President Lee Jae Myung on social media platforms.
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SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have launched an investigation to track down an online user behind a series of death threats against President Lee Jae Myung on social media.
Seoul's Hyehwa Police Station said it was currently working to track down the suspect after authorities received a report of a death threat against Lee on social media at around 9:30 a.m.
The online user is suspected of uploading five posts threatening to kill Lee on social media at about 6:30 a.m.
Open Questions
- What is the motive behind the threats?
- Who is the suspect?
- What platform was used for the threats?
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OrganizationsHyehwa Police Station
PlacesSeoul
This article was originally published by Yonhap News.
