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The Industrial Technology Security Investigation Unit of the Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency has arrested a university student, identified as A, on charges of violating the Anti-Terrorism Act for attempting to join the Islamic State (ISIS) and engaging in pro-extremist activities online.
According to investigative authorities on June 18, A is accused of attempting to join ISIS multiple times over the past year through online sites and engaging in activities such as pledging allegiance to the group.
The police, deeming A's actions a potential threat to national security, requested a pre-trial detention warrant. The Cheongju District Court issued the warrant yesterday, citing the risk of flight.
An official from the investigative authorities stated, "There is currently no evidence that A attempted to recruit members domestically or plotted any terrorist attacks," adding, "We are investigating the exact circumstances behind why A attempted to join ISIS."
(Photo: Provided by Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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