Legal Concerns Over Removing Flyers in Yongin

The police chief apologized for the confusion over prosecuting citizens for removing illegal flyers in Yongin.

### Controversy Over Removing Illegal Flyers in Yongin
The Dongbu Police Station in Yongin faced backlash after sending a middle school student to prosecution for removing illegal postings. Citizens expressed **confusion and fear of prosecution** for removing flyers themselves, leading to calls for assistance. The police chief responded, apologizing for the concern caused and emphasizing the administration's **careful approach to the issue**.

### Consequences of Removing a Notice
A middle school student, Yang, removed an unauthorized notice from an elevator mirror, leading to a police referral for **destruction of property**. Yang, along with a resident in their sixties and the head of the management office, was sent to prosecution for their actions. The notice had been posted by a residents' self-governing organization to **gather opinions on repair issues**.

### Controversy Over Illegal Flyer Removal Leads to Police Response
* 🚨 A recent incident in Yongin has sparked outrage after a middle school student was sent to prosecution for **removing illegal postings** from an elevator mirror.
* 💬 Citizens expressed their confusion and concern on the Dongbu Police Station's website, questioning if they too could **face prosecution for removing flyers**.
* 😟 Some residents even voiced their fears of **legal repercussions** and requested assistance in **removing the flyers from their properties**.
* 👮 In response, the police chief apologized for the anxiety caused and assured the community that the police administration was being **cautious and attentive** regarding such matters.
* 📅 The incident involved a student named Yang, who removed a notice from the elevator that **lacked management approval**, leading to allegations of **property destruction**.
* 👥 Alongside Yang, a resident in their sixties and the head of the management office were also referred to prosecution for their involvement in the **removal of the notice**.
* ⚖ The police chief acknowledged the controversy surrounding the legality of the actions taken and expressed **regret over the situation that unfolded**.

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