The police are discussing security measures for Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, following threats of assassination.
Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, and former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum wear serious expressions at the Democratic Party's tent protest site in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul, during a national crisis discussion meeting held on the 12th. 2025.3.12 Photo by Kim Hyun-min
According to the National Police Agency on the 14th, the police received a request from the Democratic Party to protect Lee's safety and are currently discussing plans. A police official stated, "We are consulting with Lee's side, but nothing has been decided yet."
On the 12th, the Democratic Party revealed that several lawmakers, including the party leadership, received text messages claiming there was a plan to smuggle Russian-made pistols to assassinate Lee.
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