Statement Likely Before Anti-Corruption and Major Crimes Investigation Unit Appearance…”Police Excessively Restricted the Freedom of Assembly”,
Yang Kyung-soo, head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), holds a press conference at the KCTU office in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 19th, stating the union’s stance on various issues such as the resignation of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, legislative efforts for labor issues, and the 2024 KCTU policy conference. November 19, 2024/News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Lim Se-young,
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, ‘Seoul News 1, Kim Ye-won reports that Yang Kyung-soo, head of the KCTU, will appear for police questioning on the 22nd in relation to the national workers’ rally on the 9th, where 10 union members were arrested as current offenders.’,
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, ‘According to the KCTU, Yang plans to make a brief statement to reporters before being questioned by the Public Crime Investigation Unit at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Mapo-gu at 9:30 a.m. This appearance follows allegations that Yang pre-planned illegal activities during the rally, including clashes with police.’,
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, ‘On the 9th, the police launched an investigation into Yang and six other KCTU executives for alleged violations of the Assembly and Demonstration Act. They requested Yang’s appearance on the 15th, but Yang refused, citing unilateral notice without prior consultation with his legal team, and stated he would appear on the 22nd.’,
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, ‘During a press conference at the KCTU office in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 19th, Yang stated, “There is no reason to avoid investigation,” and argued that “the police excessively restricted assemblies, causing inconvenience and injuries to many workers and citizens.”