'Minor Sexual Exploitation' Jo Joo-bin "I Want Assistance, Please Take My Case"

Jo Joo-bin's Lawyer: "He Seems Prepared to Accept Punishment Proportionate to His Serious Crimes"

Jo Joo-bin, the operator of the Telegram 'Baksa Bang' who threatened women including minors to produce and distribute illegal sexual exploitation videos, was transferred from Jongno Police Station in Seoul to the prosecution on the morning of the 25th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Jo Joo-bin (25), the operator of the Telegram 'Baksa Bang' who threatened minors and women to create and distribute sexual exploitation materials, reportedly asked his newly appointed lawyer to "take on the case as I want legal assistance."

Kim Ho-je (38, Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 39), a lawyer from the law firm Taeyoon representing Jo Joo-bin, told the media on the 31st, "Jo Joo-bin is reflecting on his wrongdoings and has admitted to distributing obscene materials," adding, "He seems prepared to face punishment commensurate with the serious crimes he committed."

It was reported that Lawyer Kim visited Jo Joo-bin, who is detained at Seoul Detention Center, on the morning of the same day and had a meeting lasting about 40 minutes. During this meeting, Jo admitted to some charges and explained his life story at length.

Lawyer Kim said, "I felt burdened taking on the case. Jo Joo-bin's father came to me and earnestly requested, saying 'someone has to do it,' so I took the case," adding, "Jo also said during the meeting, 'If I were a lawyer, I wouldn't take this case, but I really want legal representation.'"

On the 25th, as the vehicle carrying Cho Ju-bin, the operator of the 'Doctor's Room' who is accused of producing and distributing sexual exploitation materials involving women including minors, left the Jongno Police Station in Seoul and headed to the prosecution detention center, citizens held a picket protest demanding severe punishment for Cho Ju-bin. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Regarding criticism for defending a criminal who committed heinous crimes, Lawyer Kim stated, "The situation is different from when Jo Joo-bin's previous lawyer resigned," and added, "Since I am fully aware of all the charges against Jo, I will continue to represent him as long as the trust relationship is not broken."

The previous lawyer representing Jo Joo-bin resigned on the 25th, citing discrepancies between the explanations heard during family visits and the actual charges.

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kim Ho-je passed the bar exam in 2006 and has worked as a criminal defense attorney specializing in sex crimes and violent crimes. He has also served as a member of the Korea Legal Aid Corporation and the Judicial Human Rights Subcommittee of the Korean Bar Association, as well as a lawyer affiliated with the Youth Center.

*If you experience difficulties such as illegal filming or distribution of photos or videos, threats using such materials, or sexual harassment in cyberspace, you can receive support from the Women's Emergency Hotline 1366 and the Digital Sexual Crime Victim Support Center (02-735-8994).

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