President Moon: "Full Investigation of All n번방 Members"... Cheong: "Perpetrators Will Be Tracked and Detained Until the End" (Comprehensive)

President Moon Jae-in Strictly Defines n-Banbang Case as Serious Crime... Orders Strong Response Including Establishment of Police Special Investigation Team

[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] President Moon Jae-in has ordered an investigation into all members involved in the so-called Telegram 'n번방 (Nth Room) incident.' In particular, the Blue House expressed its intention to track down the perpetrators of the n번방 incident to the very end and secure their custody.

On the 23rd, President Moon said regarding the n번방 incident, "As president, I sincerely offer my condolences to the female victims, including 16 children and adolescents, and I empathize with the rightful anger of the people."

President Moon emphasized, "The police should not limit their investigation to the operators of the n번방 but need to investigate all members of the n번방," adding, "If necessary, I hope a special investigation team will be strongly established within the National Police Agency."

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A senior Blue House official said, "We want to change the criminals' perception that they will not be caught if they hide behind anonymity and ensure that no one else suffers permanent damage to their lives," adding, "We expect the police to track down and secure custody of other perpetrators whose custody has not yet been obtained."

President Moon stated, "The government will provide all necessary support to the victims, including deleting illegal videos, legal and medical counseling," and pointed out, "The actions of the perpetrators in this 'n번방 incident' were cruel acts that destroyed a human life." He also said, "More than 3 million people signed the Blue House petition board in an instant, which I take seriously as the desperate cry of the people, especially women, to eradicate such malicious digital sex crimes."

A senior Blue House official explained, "The strong response from President Moon is based on the recognition that this is not just a women's issue but a matter concerning the safety and fundamental human rights of our society," adding, "If necessary, the government may consider legal amendments during the process of establishing eradication measures."

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A senior Blue House official urged, "We feel a heavy responsibility regarding the information on this Telegram n번방 incident. The interest and participation of all citizens will be important. We ask the public to actively report any victimization."

Meanwhile, Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok explained, "President Moon said that the police recognize this case as a serious crime and must thoroughly investigate and severely punish the perpetrators, especially handling digital sex crimes against children and adolescents with greater severity."

Spokesperson Kang added, "President Moon also instructed the government to establish thorough eradication measures against new types of digital sex crimes that have repeatedly evolved malignantly by moving across platforms."

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