Why 'Doctor' Jo Joo-bin Apologized to Sohn Suk-hee, Yoon Jang-hyun, and Kim Woong at the Photo Line

Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who threatened dozens of women including minors on the internet messenger Telegram and forced them to film obscene materials which were then distributed, is coming out of Jongno Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 25th to be sent to the prosecution. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-gi] Jo Joo-bin, the suspect in the 'Telegram Nth Room case,' drew attention by mentioning difficult-to-understand individuals at the photo line while expressing his apology.

Jo Joo-bin appeared at the photo line after leaving the Jongno Police Station detention center in Seoul around 8 a.m. on the 25th. Due to self-harm committed in the detention center, Jo was seen with a neck brace and bandages on his head.

Jo said, "I sincerely apologize to President Sohn Seok-hee, Reporter Kim Woong, Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun, and others who have been harmed by me." The exact reason why Jo mentioned media personnel and politicians instead of the many female victims is not clearly known. The police also stated that they "do not know" why Jo referred to these individuals.

Former JTBC President Sohn Seok-hee and freelance reporter Kim Woong have been involved in legal battles over assault, threats, and attempted extortion. During this dispute, Reporter Kim Woong disclosed some Telegram messages exchanged between the two. Incidentally, former President Sohn is scheduled to appear as a witness at Kim Woong's attempted extortion trial held at the Seoul Western District Court around 4 p.m. Former Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyun was convicted by the Supreme Court for handing over billions of won to a scammer impersonating former President Roh Moo-hyun's wife, Kwon Yang-sook.

There is also an analysis that Jo mentioned these three specific individuals, who are unrelated, to stir up controversy. Jo's unpredictable behavior, including participation in far-right communities and involvement in the Park Geun-hye gate political declaration as a school newspaper reporter, supports this analysis. Jo said, "Thank you very much for stopping the devilish life that could not be stopped," and remained silent in response to subsequent questions.

Jo Joo-bin is under investigation for producing and distributing sexually exploitative materials referring to women, including minors, as 'sex slaves' from December 2018 until this month. He created the 'Doctor's Room' on Telegram and reportedly charged up to 1.5 million won per person as an entrance fee.

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