Legal officials said the Changwon District Court’s Jinju branch on the 23rd issued arrest warrants for a truck driver in his 40s, identified only as A, on suspicion of murder and other charges, and for a union member in his 60s, identified only as B, on suspicion of obstructing official duties with a dangerous weapon and other charges. The judge cited concerns they could flee or destroy evidence.
Arriving at court for their warrant hearings, A responded to reporters’ questions — including whether the act was intentional and whether he had anything to say to the victim — by saying only, “I’m sorry,” before entering the building. B also repeatedly said, “I’m sorry,” to reporters.
The incidents occurred on the 20th outside the CU Jinju logistics center in Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, where the Cargo Truckers Union held a rally urging BGF Logis, CU’s headquarters, to normalize operations.
Authorities said A drove his truck toward union members. As members in front of the vehicle banged on it and demanded that he stop, A continued driving, running over them. Two members were seriously injured and one died.
On the same day, officials said B drove a van into a police barricade set up at the logistics center’s main gate, and an officer stationed in front of it was struck and injured. A union member in his 50s, identified only as C, was detained the previous day after allegedly threatening police with a weapon.
With the latest warrants, three people have now been detained in connection with the rally.
Despite the casualties, union members have continued demonstrating near the CU logistics center in Jinju, marching in the area and chanting while demanding an apology from the company and a thorough investigation.
Police have deployed riot units and are monitoring the scene to prevent further injuries, officials said.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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