President Lee Calls Private Retaliation a Serious Crime

President Lee Jae-myung stated on May 15 that "private retaliation is a serious crime for both the requester and the executor," urging individuals not to let trivial matters ruin their lives.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee emphasized that disputes in a modern civilized society should be resolved according to the rule of law.

He attached a document detailing an incident in which a suspected act of private retaliation occurred, including the painting of an apartment entrance in Incheon’s Seo-gu, which is currently under police investigation.

The rise of so-called "retaliation services," where individuals are hired to vandalize property or distribute threatening flyers, has sparked social controversy recently.