Police have lifted the personal protection measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin, who had been under police protection amid controversies surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)."
During the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee's audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on the 15th, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Bum-suk responded to a question from People Power Party lawmaker Kang Myung-gu regarding Yoo's personal protection status, stating, "We lifted the measures after receiving a request to terminate them a couple of days ago."
On the 6th, the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station implemented safety measures, including providing a smartwatch, registering him in the 112 emergency system, and stepping up patrols around his residence, following a request from Yoo's agency. This came amid growing concerns over his personal safety as conservative groups held protest rallies in front of his home and threatening remarks surfaced online.
Addressing criticisms raised by some quarters alleging "special treatment," the police explained, "There was no special treatment just because he is an actor. We implemented the safety measures through a review process after receiving a request for protection from his agency."
Yoo, who starred in "The Assassin(s)," has recently faced fierce criticism from conservative politicians and members of conservative civic groups as a controversy over historical distortion erupted around the film.
(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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