Chinese Embassy in Seoul expresses 'regret' over suspected Yoon supporter's trespassing attempt
Published: 16 Feb. 2025, 13:36
![A man wearing Captain America's iconic costume shows up at the National Human Rights Commission of Korea's building in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 10. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/02/16/3b2b446c-67f1-47e2-a752-4b2cd324a79e.jpg)
A man wearing Captain America's iconic costume shows up at the National Human Rights Commission of Korea's building in Jung District, central Seoul, on Feb. 10. [YONHAP]
"We are concerned and regretting this case happened," the embassy told Yonhap News Agency, adding it has shared the view with the South Korean government.
The remarks came a day after police arrested a 40-something man who tried to rush through the gate of the Chinese Embassy in central Seoul without permission.
The man, surnamed Ahn, was wearing Captain America's most iconic costume at the time and reportedly made the attempt after saying he would launch a "terror attack" on the embassy.
Shortly after the arrest, Ahn wrote on his social media account, he intended to deliver the "anti-China sentiment" to the embassy.
The embassy said South Korean police are investigating the case and will wait for the probe results.
Earlier this week, Ahn also appeared at the state human rights watchdog's headquarters in Seoul and caused a disturbance.
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) adopted a controversial recommendation Monday to guarantee Yoon's right to defense during his ongoing impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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