'Sexist Podcast Controversy' Kim Nam-guk Accuser Group Files Complaints Against Other Cast Members Too

Candidate Kim Nam-guk of the Democratic Party, who ran for the 21st National Assembly election in Ansan Danwon, Gyeonggi Province, is seen holding a bouquet and celebrating at his campaign office on the morning of the 16th as his victory became likely.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The Judicial Examination Preparation Group (Sajunmo), which filed a complaint against Kim Nam-guk, a Democratic Party of Korea elected official who appeared on a podcast where past derogatory remarks about academic performance were made, has additionally reported other cast members of the broadcast to the prosecution.

On the 21st, Sajunmo announced that it had additionally filed a complaint with the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office against nine people, including lawyer Son Su-ho, who appeared on the podcast 'Sseuri Yeongojun,' for violating the Information and Communications Network Act and the Youth Protection Act.

Sajunmo claimed that Kim and others produced the podcast without marking it as harmful media for youth and allowed minors to listen to each episode for 500 won. The group asserted that Kim and others violated Article 73-2 of the Information and Communications Network Act and Article 59-1 of the Youth Protection Act.

Sajunmo also added, "Although Kim claims he is merely a guest on Sseuri Yeongojun, the podcast introduction clearly lists him as a co-host."

The Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office, which has begun an investigation, reportedly directed the Seoul Seodaemun Police Station to conduct the investigation into Sajunmo's complaint.

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