"Former Representative Jung Chung-rae Attacked"... Police Tracking Suspect Who Struck Vehicle

Police are tracking a suspect who damaged a vehicle carrying former Representative Jung Chung-rae, a contender for the Democratic Party's leadership.

According to media reports on Tuesday (July 21), the Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station has booked an unidentified suspect on charges including property damage for attacking the vehicle of former Representative Jung the previous day.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the suspect struck the vehicle of candidate Jung, who was attempting to depart from the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido after attending a joint speech for the national convention preliminary primary, using their feet and a tool.

The incident resulted in damage to parts of the vehicle.

In a media notice released on Tuesday, former Representative Jung's side announced the attack on the vehicle, stating, "We express deep regret over the threat and violence directed at the candidate who was inside the vehicle."

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