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South Korean Party Leaders Get Early Police Protection Amid Assassination Threat Allegations

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Leaders of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party received early police protection due to online assassination threats targeting the ruling party chief ahead of local elections.
An investigation has been launched.

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Leaders of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party received early police protection due to online assassination threats targeting the ruling party chief ahead of local elections. An investigation has been launched.

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