Two opposition lawmakers were hit with raw eggs Thursday during an outdoor press conference calling for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office.
Lawmakers of the main opposition Democratic Party were holding the press conference outside the Constitutional Court when the eggs were thrown at them from across the road and hit Democratic Party Reps. Back Hye-ryun and Lee Geon-tae.
Police launched a search for the perpetrator and formed a task force to investigate the case.
"In light of the gravity of the case, we have formed an investigation task force led by the head of the detective division of Jongno Police Station and launched an investigation," the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said in a notice to the press. "We plan to swiftly and sternly investigate by analyzing video material and tracking down the perpetrator."
Police said the suspect also threw bananas.
By law, holding rallies within 100 meters of the Constitutional Court is banned, but press conferences and one-person protests are allowed.
Yoon's supporters have held one-person protests in large numbers, creating the effect of rallies.
Police deployed riot officers to the scene to begin dispersing the protesters and broadcast warnings that anyone cursing at or assaulting police officers would be detained on the spot. (Yonhap)
