Controversy is growing around Seo Bo-hwan, a candidate for the Jeonju city council in the Masan district, following allegations of abusive language and threats.
Recently, the Daily Jeonbuk reported on a recording that includes Seo's profane and threatening remarks. Notably, one recording allegedly contains a statement directed at a local newspaper reporter, suggesting, "I will quietly bury you using Joseonjok at night." Other recordings reportedly feature coarse language and expressions that threaten others.
In response, community members have criticized Seo's behavior as "inappropriate for a public office candidate."
As the controversy escalated, calls emerged from local political circles and civic groups for a response from the Democratic Party. Criticism intensified after it was revealed that Seo had received a certificate of appreciation from the Jeonbuk Provincial Police shortly after the controversy arose.
Some online communities have also revisited the case of former Seoul city councilor Kim Hyung-sik, who was affiliated with the Democratic Party and was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Supreme Court in 2014 for his involvement in the contract killing of a wealthy individual.
In reaction to the reports, internet users commented, "Asura was really a documentary," "He doesn't seem like a Korean," and "Was the drum barrel controversy real?"
* This article has been translated by AI.
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