A blockade protest at the handball stadium in Olympic Park, ongoing for 15 days due to a ballot shortage, has led to police investigations after signs of unauthorized entry were discovered.
On June 19, sources in the legal community reported that the Songpa Police Station in Seoul received a complaint from Korea Sports Industry Development, the stadium's management company, alleging that an outsider damaged the lock on the underground entrance and entered the facility to film on the night of June 7.
If the allegations are confirmed, police could apply charges of property damage and trespassing. Investigators are now working to identify the suspect, as it appears that multiple individuals may have breached the blockade to access the ballot counting center. This situation is expected to spark further debate regarding the motives and identities of those involved.
According to Korea Sports Industry Development, three individuals, believed to be male and female protesters, were seen on CCTV footage damaging the lock on the mechanical room door located in the underground passage next to Gate 1-3 between 6:00 and 6:30 PM on June 7. The company has since filed a complaint and welded the door shut on June 11 to prevent further access.
The company stated, "It has been confirmed that an outsider tampered with the locking mechanism and entered the premises to film. We have implemented temporary reinforcement measures, including welding the door shut, to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety and security of the facility."
The individuals are presumed to have easily passed through the blockade due to their association with the protest. They were later expelled by on-site management staff. The police have been informed that the individuals did not merely attempt entry but successfully filmed inside the facility. A police spokesperson stated, "We will proceed with the investigation according to the complaint process."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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