▲ Seoul Hyehwa Police Station
A university student who posted a message on an online community for Sungkyunkwan University threatening a stabbing attack has turned himself in to the police.
The Seoul Hyehwa Police Station announced that a male student in his 20s, identified as A, surrendered to authorities this afternoon, June 17.
A is accused of posting a message on the online community "Everytime" at approximately 1:35 a.m. today, stating, "Gather at the sports field tomorrow at 12 p.m. I will carry out a stabbing attack."
The post specifically mentioned students from the Honam region.
Upon receiving a report from a citizen who discovered the post, the police launched an investigation to track down the author. In the meantime, they deployed officers to both the Seoul and Suwon campuses of Sungkyunkwan University to prepare for any potential incidents.
It is reported that the police presence was withdrawn after A turned himself in.
The police have booked A on charges of public intimidation and are currently investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
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