Yoo Hae-jin gets police protection amid growing backlash against 'The Assassin(s)'

Seoul police began protective measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Tuesday after protests outside his home and online threats over his role in "The Assassin(s)," a film accused by conservatives ciritcs of distorting history. Seongbuk Police Station said it acted at his agency's request, providing him with a smartwatch, registering him in the emergency response system and stepping up patrols around his home. No dedicated protection officers have been assigned. Earlier Tuesday, Seoul's police chief s