An online bomb threat claiming explosives were placed at Gwangju Jeil High School has led police and fire authorities to conduct a search.
According to Yonhap News, the Gwangju Northern Police Station received a report at 11:50 a.m. on July 4 regarding a post indicating that explosives had been installed at the school located in the Nummun-dong area of Gwangju.
The report came after an individual saw a threatening message on an online community stating, "A bomb has been placed at Gwangju Jeil High School. The future of students from Baejae High School has been trampled."
In response to the report, police, along with fire officials, are searching both inside and outside the school for any explosives or hazardous materials. So far, no explosives have been found.
Authorities are also looking into a possible connection between the threat and an upcoming apology scheduled for July 6 at Gwangju Jeil High School related to a controversy involving the Baejae High School baseball team, which has faced backlash for mocking the May 18 Democratic Uprising and disparaging the local area.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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