"President Yoon to Pass Away in October"... Police Investigate Call Received at Inyo-han's Office

On the 25th, a phone call was made to the office of In Yohan, a Supreme Council member of the People Power Party, stating that President Yoon Seok-yeol might pass away next month, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to the police and In's office, around 4:30 PM that day, a man called the office and said, "I heard from a shaman that President Yoon will pass away on October 26. Security should be strengthened."

President Yoon Suk-yeol.
[Photo by Presidential Office Press Photographers Group]
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In response, a staff member at In's office immediately reported the matter to 112 and informed the Presidential Office.

A police official stated, "We are verifying the facts after receiving the report," and added, "We will investigate to determine any criminal relevance."