Acting Commissioner General Yu Jae-seong of the Korean National Police Agency said on the 18th at a full meeting of the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee that the agency will launch a preliminary inquiry (an investigation before a case is formally opened) in connection with construction errors, including missing rebar, found in the GTX-A Samsung Station section.
Yu said, "Because it has been reported by the media and lawmakers have raised issues, I was briefed that, based on the facts, we plan to begin an investigation before a case is opened."
The Democratic Party of Korea argues that People Power Party Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon should be held responsible, citing reasons including the Seoul city government's failure to immediately report the missing rebar to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
People Power Party lawmakers countered by bringing up Democratic Party of Korea candidate Chong Won-o's past assault case.
When People Power Party lawmaker Ko Dong-jin asked about the candidate's alleged "false explanation," presenting the 1995 ruling, Acting Commissioner General Yu said, "A complaint has been filed, and we are currently investigating for announcing false information under the Public Official Election Act."
In response to the question, "Is it common for officers who respond to the scene to be assaulted?" Yu said, "While performing police duties, incidents of obstruction of official duties do occur from time to time."