Police Investigating Netizen for Burning Korean National Flag
On the morning of October 8th, one day before Hangul Day, an online community called DC Inside witnessed the posting of a disturbing image – a certified photo capturing the burning of the Korean national flag. The local police have subsequently initiated a preliminary investigation into the matter.
According to the authorities on October 9th, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul is currently identifying the individual, referred to as Mr. A, responsible for sharing the picture on the online platform. Mr. A posted an explicit photo depicting the Taegeukgi, the Korean national flag, being thrown on the ground and set on fire while hanging from a street lamp.
In his post titled ‘I came to burn the national flag’ – a derogatory term associated with disrespect towards the Korean flag – Mr. A expressed his anger towards what he perceived as the flag’s association with pro-Korean sentiment and anti-Japanese sentiment. He revealed, “Every time I gaze upon this symbol that brainwashes the masses into idolizing Korea, I become so enraged that I cannot bear it; thus, I burn a few of these flags hanging on street lights. I suspect I will have to burn even more next time.”
Prompted by a concerned citizen who witnessed the post, the police swiftly launched an investigation. Notably, the original post has since been deleted.
Authorities are presently deliberating whether to charge Mr. A with desecrating the national flag. According to Article 105 of the Criminal Law, anyone who damages, removes, or defames the national flag or national emblem with the intention of insulting the Republic of Korea may face imprisonment for up to five years, suspension of certain rights for up to ten years, or a fine not exceeding 7 million won.
This incident has sparked a broader discussion about the boundaries of freedom of expression and the importance of respecting national symbols. The police investigation aims to send a clear message that such acts will not be tolerated in South Korea, reiterating the significance of national symbols in fostering unity and patriotism.
“I burned the post ‘Sengeukgi'” reported
Consider whether to file charges of desecration of the national flag
On the morning of the 8th, the day before Hangul Day, a certified photo of a Korean flag being burned was posted on DC Inside. Still Inside DC
The police have started a pre-order investigation into a netizen who burned the Korean national flag the day before Hangeul Day and checked it on the Internet.
According to the police on the 9th, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul is identifying Mr. A, who posted a picture of burning the Korean national flag on the online community ‘DC Inside’ on the morning of the 8th.
Mr A posted a photo showing the Taegeukgi being damaged by being thrown on the ground and burnt while hanging on a street lamp. In a post titled ‘I came to burn the national flag (a slang term that is offensive to the Korean flag) hanging on the side of the road,’ he said, “Every time I see the national flag that brainwashes flags anti-Japanese national (praising Korea) , I get so angry that I can’t stand it, so I burn a few of them hanging on street lights. “I guess I’ll have to burn more next time,” he reportedly wrote.
The police began an investigation following a report from a citizen who saw the post. The current posting has been deleted.
The police are considering whether to charge Mr A with desecrating the national flag. Article 105 of the Criminal Law stipulates that anyone who damages, removes, or defames the national flag or national emblem in order to insult the Republic of Korea shall be subject to imprisonment or imprisonment for up to 5 years , suspension of qualifications for up to 5 years. 10 years, or a fine not exceeding 7 million won.
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