Police Finally Summon Park Kyung-seok, Former JJeonjangyeon Representative, for Appearance

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The police have finally requested Park Kyung-seok, co-chairperson of the National Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (Jeonjangyeon), who is accused of leading subway delay protests, to appear.

Members of the National Solidarity for the Elimination of Disability Barriers, who are under investigation for alleged illegal activities during a protest, held a press conference on the 19th before voluntarily appearing at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul. Representative Park Kyung-seok is speaking. They left without undergoing questioning, claiming that the absence of an elevator inside the police station is illegal. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

On the 16th, the Seoul Namdaemun Police Station announced that it notified Park, who is suspected of violating the Assembly and Demonstration Act, to inform them of his attendance by the 20th.

Park is accused of conducting subway delay protests at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Station, Samgakji Station, Sinyongsan Station, and others from May last year to January 20 of this year. Initially, the police requested his appearance by the 17th, but Park stated that he cannot appear until elevators are installed in all police stations in Seoul.

The police have been requesting Park’s appearance since August last year. According to the police, this is the final deadline for his appearance.

A police official stated, "If Park does not appear within the designated period, we will consult with related organizations such as the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and take appropriate measures."