Man Arrested for Attempting to Enter Seoul Prosecutor's Office with Live Ammunition

On July 30, 2025, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul reported the arrest of a man in his twenties, identified as A, who attempted to pass through a security checkpoint at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office while carrying a live round of ammunition. The incident occurred around 12:40 PM when A was stopped by a security officer after trying to enter the building with a 60mm caliber bullet.

Authorities confirmed that A is not an active military member and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of his arrest. The police plan to investigate how A obtained the ammunition and the circumstances surrounding his attempt to enter the prosecutor's office.

Concerns about illegal firearms have been rising recently, especially as it has become easier for civilians to manufacture and purchase homemade guns and ammunition. This follows a recent incident on July 20, where a man named Jo (62) was involved in a murder using a homemade firearm. Police found 86 unused rounds of ammunition in Jo's vehicle. He reportedly stated that he contacted a seller after seeing an advertisement claiming the ammunition was for hunting purposes. According to the Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms, swords, and explosives without permission, except in cases of official duty.