The police have lifted the protection measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin at his request.
According to Yonhap News on the 15th, Go Beom-seok, the chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated during a National Assembly audit that Yoo requested the protection be lifted two days prior.
Previously, the Seongbuk Police Station had implemented safety measures on October 6 at the request of Yoo's agency, which included providing a smartwatch, registering him in the 112 emergency system, and increasing patrols around his home.
This action was taken due to growing concerns for Yoo's safety following a protest by a conservative group outside his residence and threatening remarks made online.
Representative Kang Myung-gu of the People Power Party pointed out that the protection measures for Yoo seemed to differ from the police's response to recent violent incidents, such as the revenge murder case in Geumcheon-gu in 2023 and the recent murder and kidnapping case in Songpa-gu.
In response, Chief Go emphasized that Yoo was not given special treatment simply because he is an actor, stating that the protection measures were implemented following a review of the safety request from his agency.
Regarding the Songpa-gu incident, Chief Go noted that the victim had declined a smartwatch when offered after providing a statement at the Yongsan Police Station on August 22, the same day temporary measures were taken.
He added that the police would ensure that ordinary citizens can live safely and would pay closer attention to their safety.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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