Seoul police ban civilian firearm retrieval ahead of BTS comeback concert

Seoul police ban civilian firearm retrieval ahead of BTS comeback concert

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Tuesday it will temporarily bar civilian gun owners from retrieving firearms from police stations on Saturday as the city hosts K-pop group BTS’ comeback concert. Under current law, civilians may store firearms used for hunting at local police stations and retrieve them during hunting season with police approval. Authorities said the measure is intended to ensure public safety and prevent potential terrorism and accidents during the concert, which is exp

By The Korea Herald