Wave of bomb threats against South Korean schools sparks nationwide concern


South Korean police said a post claiming to have planted explosives at a high school located in Seo-gu, Incheon, was made to a 119 safety-reporting centre on Oct 15. - The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: The school in Incheon, South Korea that temporarily closed on Oct 15 after three consecutive days of online bomb threats resumed classes on Oct 16, as police continue to investigate a wave of similar threats reported at schools nationwide.

Police said an Oct 15 post claiming to have planted explosives at a high school located in Seo-gu, Incheon, was made to a 119 safety-reporting centre at about 7.43am (6.43am, Malaysia time).

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