Police Arrest One Author of Malicious Posts on Jeju Air Disaster...126 Cases Under Investigation

The police announced on the 6th that they have apprehended one individual who wrote malicious posts defaming and insulting the victims and bereaved families of the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.

On the 8th day of the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, on the 5th, rain fell at the accident site of Muan International Airport, and a waterproof tarp covered the tail wing. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the police, investigations are currently underway for 126 cases, with warrant applications, executions, and tracking investigations in progress.

The cyber investigation units of the city and provincial police agencies are investigating YouTube channels that generate and spread various false and fabricated information in real time.

A police official stated, "Indiscriminate posting of malicious posts and videos online is a serious criminal act," and added, "We ask that you refrain from posting rumors and malicious posts or videos so that the bereaved families do not suffer further pain."

Meanwhile, the police announced that they have handed over the bodies of the 179 victims who died in the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.