Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Park Jeong-bo’s statement at a regular press conference that “if you sympathize with illegal activities can lead to disgrace,” contains a strong message beyond a simple warning. This was not simply an intention to threaten the protesters, but an announcement that the use of collective force that crossed the line, such as forcibly searching the belongings of youth national handball team players, was a crime that could no longer be tolerated. The police consider this not a general crime of coercion, but a ‘special crime of coercion’ using the power of multiple people, and are treating it as a serious case punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Currently, Songpa Police Station is investigating 15 illegal cases, including searches of belongings and assaults on reporters, and is already speeding up the arrests by identifying those involved. This is interpreted as an expression of public power's strong will to reestablish judicial order in a field where the rule of law has collapsed.

The political repercussions of this incident further spread as President Lee Jae-myung directly issued instructions through a video conference during his trip to Europe, saying, “Private inspections and acts of obstruction of business using force cannot be tolerated.” The direct comment of the highest ruler gave strength to the police's hard-line response, but at the same time, it also served as a spark that sparked strong opposition from the opposition party, the People Power Party. People Power Party lawmakers visited the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in person to protest, claiming excessive police response and violence against aides, and strongly demanding punishment and an official apology from those responsible. Party officials, including Rep. Na Kyung-won, criticized the police for showing an arrogant attitude by suppressing even opposition party members who tried to convey the voices of citizens with physical force, and raised their voices saying that the people's free expression of opinion, the foundation of democracy, is being threatened.

Meanwhile, unexpected victims are appearing one after another due to the long-term blockade protest taking place near the Jamsil polling station. Organizations affiliated with the Korea Sports Council, which are located in the handball stadium, are experiencing serious business disruption, unable to even enter their offices for over 10 days due to protesters blocking access. The police are strengthening their collection activities by defining this situation as a crime scene where clear illegal activities are continuing, rather than a simple gathering scene. Commissioner Park acknowledged that this was a forum for public debate where protesters gathered to claim violations of suffrage rights, but reaffirmed the principle that those who violate the rights of others and interfere with the performance of public duties will be held legally accountable, even after the fact. In the end, the police are in a situation where they have no choice but to draw out the sword of judicial action at the borderline between peaceful assembly and illegal exercise of force.

The conflict surrounding this incident is spreading into a judicial battle, with civic groups accusing President Lee Jae-myung and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency of abuse of power and threats. The People's Livelihood Countermeasures Committee has taken legal action, claiming that the police's strong response policy is an act that blocks the people's fair expression of opinion, but the government and police are maintaining their position that it is an unavoidable measure to establish the rule of law. In this way, the Jamsil protests go beyond simply clarifying suspicions about ballot papers, and reveal the complex challenges of Korean democracy, where the scope of execution of public power and the people's freedom of assembly and protest clash. Attention is being paid to whether the tough stance of investigative agencies will have the effect of suppressing illegal activities by protesters in the future, or whether it will actually result in deepening political confrontation.