On the 11th, in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Baek Eun-jong, the representative of Seoul Voice, is protesting against Lee Woo-yeon, a research fellow at the Nakseongdae Institute of Economic Research and author of "Anti-Japan Tribalism," who was holding a one-person protest demanding the suspension of the Wednesday demonstrations and the removal of the comfort women statue. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

On the 11th, in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Baek Eun-jong, the representative of Seoul Voice, is protesting against Lee Woo-yeon, a research fellow at the Nakseongdae Institute of Economic Research and author of "Anti-Japan Tribalism," who was holding a one-person protest demanding the suspension of the Wednesday demonstrations and the removal of the comfort women statue. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] On the 24th, the Future United Party Media Special Committee announced on the 25th that it had reported Baek Eun-jong, an operator of the YouTube channel 'Seoul-ui Sori', and others to the Metropolitan Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for violating the Act on the Punishment of Violent Crimes.


They are accused of "joint trespassing and refusal to leave," "joint assault," and "joint intimidation." The Future United Party stated, "The crimes committed by Baek Eun-jong and others occurred nationwide, showed characteristics of organized crime, and were repeatedly committed."


They added, "Baek Eun-jong and others indiscriminately intrude into professors' research offices located inside universities, the National Assembly Members' Office Building, the National Assembly Main Building, private research institutes, rally sites, regional offices of National Assembly members, and the Korean Medical Association office. They have hurled unspeakable insults at victims and have assaulted and threatened them. Baek Eun-jong was even arrested on the spot as a flagrant offender by the police."


They also stated, "They have gained economic benefits not only through advertising revenue on YouTube but also by collecting donations from an unspecified large number of viewers." It is said that 'Seoul-ui Sori' has about 470,000 subscribers. The Future United Party said, "They are openly committing political terror and generating economic profits by having hundreds of thousands of viewers watch. Their actions constitute illegal political terror that requires strong judicial response, but the police and prosecution have not responded strictly to their illegal acts."



Regarding YouTube Korea and its parent company Google Korea, they said, "They are responsible for neglecting the criminal acts committed by Baek Eun-jong and others and aiding them in profiting. They should take measures to delete 'Seoul-ui Sori' videos and actively cooperate with investigations."


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