Police Provide Personal Protection for Actor Yoo Hai-jin Amid Controversy Over Film "The Assassin(s)"

Amid ongoing protests against the cast and production company of the film "The Assassin(s)" over a controversy surrounding historical distortion, police have initiated personal protection measures for lead actor Yoo Hai-jin.

The Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul announced today (October 6) that it activated safety measures after receiving a request for personal protection from Yoo's agency.

This action follows a growing concern over safety threats, as protest rallies denouncing Yoo have been held in front of a detached house in Seongbuk-gu known to be his residence since two days ago, along with threatening remarks posted online.

In response, police have provided Yoo with a smart watch, registered his information in the 112 emergency system, and planned customized patrols around his residence in the morning and evening.

A police official explained, "Safety measures are implemented not only when a crime victim has suffered harm, but also when there is a risk of concern."

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