Seoul: Police said Thursday they have apprehended a man accused of posting online threats against a reported wedding of an elder son of President Lee Jae-myung. The 50-something man was detained on charges of public intimidation on Wednesday, according to the Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the man is accused of posting a photo of a map of the location believed to be the wedding venue for the son of Lee, along with the wedding date. He claimed in his post that he could get the plate number of cars during the reported wedding. The threatening post was uploaded to a part of social media that mostly features the claims of ultra-right people.
Police revealed that the suspect pleaded guilty to all charges, asserting that he did not intend to execute the plan. The investigation continues as authorities assess the threat's seriousness and potential implications for security at the event.