Former Busan Mayor Candidate Jeong Yi-han Arrested for Alleged Staged Attack

by KWONKYUHONG Posted : July 8, 2026, 22:00Updated : July 8, 2026, 22:00
'피습 자작극' 정이한 전 개혁신당 부산시장 후보 구속…"증거인멸 우려"

Former Busan mayoral candidate Jeong Yi-han, who claimed he was attacked during his campaign for the June 3 local elections, has been arrested amid allegations that the incident was staged.

On July 8, the Busan District Court conducted a pre-arrest interrogation for Jeong and Yoon, who threw a drink at him, on charges of obstructing official duties and violating election laws. The court issued an arrest warrant, citing concerns over evidence destruction and flight.

Police believe Jeong conspired with Yoon, a gym owner he knew, to fabricate the drink-throwing incident during his campaign in Geumjeong District on April 27.
 
'여고생 살해범' 장윤기 사건 경찰 수사팀장 구속…케이블타이 증거 인멸 

A police investigator has been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence in the case of a high school girl murdered by Jang Yoon-ki, whom he had no prior connection with.

On July 8, the Gwangju District Court's Chief Judge Choi Yoon-young conducted a pre-arrest interrogation for the officer, identified as A, from the Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station. The judge granted the arrest warrant, citing the seriousness of the case and the risk of evidence destruction and flight.

A is accused of destroying cable ties, which were used as binding tools, during a search of the SUV Jang used to commit the murder on May 5.
 
안철수 "계엄 표결 불참은 경찰 때문…당 차원 방해 없어"

Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the National Assembly, testified on July 8 that he was unable to attend a vote to lift martial law due to police restrictions on access to the National Assembly.

Ahn appeared as a witness in the trial of Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who is accused of obstructing important duties during a rebellion. He recounted the events surrounding the martial law declaration.

Ahn stated that he arrived at the National Assembly around midnight on the day martial law was declared but was unable to enter due to police barriers, prompting him to move to the party headquarters. He also confirmed receiving multiple messages from Choo regarding a meeting of lawmakers that night into the early hours of the next day, noting that the location changed between the National Assembly and the party headquarters.
 
대검·법무부, '검찰 보완수사권 폐지' 형소법 개정안 사실상 반대

As the government and ruling party push to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office and the Justice Ministry have submitted their opposition to the National Assembly.

On July 8, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office submitted a review opinion through the Justice Ministry in response to a request from the National Assembly.

In the opinion, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office argued that supplementary investigations by prosecutors are essential for protecting citizens' fundamental rights and preventing wrongful convictions, emphasizing the need to maintain these rights.
 
"제목은 10자 이하"…잡코리아, 지원율 높이는 공고 작성법 공개

Job Korea announced on July 8 that it will distribute a free guide for employers on how to write job postings that increase application rates.

The guide is based on an analysis of over 30,000 job postings and applicant behavior data accumulated by Job Korea, offering strategies for crafting effective job advertisements.

According to Job Korea's analysis, the title of a job posting, which significantly influences first impressions, is most effective when kept under 10 characters. Additionally, a concise company introduction of 201 to 300 characters yields the best results.



* This article has been translated by AI.