PPP urges dismissal of Seoul police chief over senior police official's alleged violence against lawmaker's aide (opens original article in a new tab)

The main opposition PPP in South Korea urged the dismissal of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency chief after a senior official allegedly used physical force against a legislative aide during a visit. A video of the incident spread online, intensifying tensions following previous protests over police remarks about election-related demonstrations.

• PPP floor leader called for dismissal of SMPA chief over alleged violence against legislative aide
• Senior police official accused of twisting arm and grabbing neck of National Assembly aide during lawmakers' visit
• Video of scuffle between police official and aide spread on social media following PPP lawmakers' protest at SMPA