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Police Pledge Stern Action Against Threats Toward Actor over Film Controversy

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Police said Tuesday it will take stern action against threats targeting actor Yoo Hae-jin, following protests outside his home over alleged histori...

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As the controversy surrounding the film *Assassination(s)* escalates into acts of intimidation against individual actors, the police have stated that they will "respond strictly to harm and threats against actors." On the 6th, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Beom-seok addressed the threats against *Assassination(s)* cast member Yoo Hae-jin and others, stating, "Regarding the actors..."

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Eui-jin = Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Beom-seok stated that if criminal charges against the actor in the movie 'Assassination(s)', which recently sparked a controversy over historical distortion, are confirmed, [strict...]

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Amid the ongoing controversy over historical distortion regarding the movie Assassin(s), the police are taking safety measures against the film's lead actor, Yoo Hae-jin.

[Digital Daily Reporter Jo Eun-byeol] The controversy surrounding the film *Assassination(s)* is escalating into threats to the safety of the cast members. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young has even requested strict law enforcement, and the actors are taking strong countermeasures, indicating that the controversy over the film's distortion is gradually worsening. As the situation deteriorates, concerns are being raised in s…

Regarding the film *Assassination(s)*, which has recently sparked controversy over historical distortion, the police announced on the 6th that they would respond strictly if criminal acts against the cast members are confirmed. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Beom-seok stated at a regular press conference that day, "We will take strict measures in accordance with the law regarding threats or intimidation against the actors." Pre…

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매일신문 broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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