Hwang Kyo-ahn: "Strong Punishment Needed for n번방... Judgments May Vary for Those Who Entered Out of Curiosity"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, stated that "strong punishment is necessary" for the 'Nth Room' case. However, he added that judgments may differ for those who entered out of curiosity and then left.

On the 1st, during an opening remark at a press club invitation debate, Leader Hwang asserted, "Strong punishment is necessary not only for the direct perpetrators but also for those who distributed the videos and those who paid to participate."

However, in the subsequent Q&A session, when asked whether it is possible to disclose the identities of all 260,000 members presumed to be part of the Nth Room, he added, "Those who condoned and participated in the crime should be subject to punishment, but for those who entered out of curiosity and, upon seeing it, found it inappropriate and stopped their activities, the judgment may differ."

Meanwhile, regarding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, Leader Hwang emphasized, "We must deeply mourn even a single victim," and stressed, "We must thoroughly manage the prevention of infectious diseases entering from overseas through inspection of the immigration control system." He continued, "This general election is a crucial election that will determine the path South Korea will take," presenting policy directions such as restoring the damaged economic ecosystem, rebuilding diplomacy and security, and recovering liberal democracy.

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