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Ruling, main opposition leaders put under police protection following alleged online threats against DP chief

· By Yi Wonju
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SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties were placed under police protection earlier than planned amid allegations of online assassination threats targeting the ruling party chief ahead of the June 3 local elections, police said Sunday.

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