Police protective measures for actor Yoo Hai-jin, who had been placed under personal protection amid controversy surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)", have been lifted.
On October 15, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Beom-seok stated during the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee's parliamentary audit of the agency, "A request to lift the measures was submitted a couple of days ago, and the measures have been lifted," responding to an inquiry by People Power Party lawmaker Kang Myung-gu regarding Yoo Hai-jin's personal protection status.
On October 6, the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station implemented safety measures, including the provision of a smartwatch, registration in the 112 emergency response system, and increased patrols around his residence, following a request from Yoo Hai-jin's agency. This decision was made amid escalating concerns for his personal safety after conservative groups staged protest rallies in front of his home and threatening remarks surfaced online.
Addressing criticisms from some quarters alleging "special treatment," the police explained, "It was not special treatment simply because he is an actor," adding, "A request for safety measures was submitted through his agency, and the measures were carried out following a formal deliberation process."
Yoo Hai-jin, who starred in "The Assassin(s)", recently drew heavy criticism from conservative politicians and members of conservative civic groups as controversy over alleged historical distortion surrounding the film erupted.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
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