With visa-free entry allowed for Chinese group tourists, police opened an investigation after a social media post mentioned Chinese tourists and a stabbing.
On the 30th, Seoul Eunpyeong Police Station said it received a related report the previous day and is tracking down the author of the post.
The post in question reportedly read, "Chinese visa-free tourists will commit a stabbing in front of every school at 7 a.m. tomorrow."
Police said that, in context, it could constitute a threat to the public by announcing a stabbing targeting tourists, and they are tracing the author's IP address. They added they are taking safety measures, including stepping up patrols around schools.
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