Lee Su-jeong "Outraged by the 'n번방' Case... We Must Watch What Punishment Will Be Given"

Professor Lee Soo-jung, a criminal psychologist, said on the afternoon of the 23rd during the broadcast of 'Bob Bless You 2' that she was "furious" about the 'Nth Room' case. Photo by Olive, screenshot from the 'Bob Bless You 2' broadcast.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Professor Lee Soo-jung, a criminal psychology professor at Kyonggi University, expressed her outrage over the so-called 'n-bunbang' case, in which women including minors were threatened to produce sexually exploitative materials that were then created and distributed via Telegram.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, appearing on Olive's 'Bob Bless You 2,' Professor Lee said, "The police estimate that about 30,000 people played an active role."

She added, "('n-bunbang') is a business worth hundreds of billions of won, with membership fees ranging from as low as 250,000 won to as high as 1.4 million won. It's an enormous issue," and continued, "But the cash that Park Joobin, the so-called 'Doctor,' had was only about 130 million won. The key question is where the rest of the money went."

She went on, "I feel so outraged that I can't live without speaking out. Someone has to reveal this. I think one of my roles is to expose this through the media and broadcasts," she confessed.

Professor Lee explained, "We need to follow how the ('n-bunbang') case is punished. There is the 'Doctor's Room' there, and the 'Doctor' was arrested this time. But not only him, there are several others including the Watchman."

She continued, "The Watchman has already been arrested but received a slap-on-the-wrist punishment. Past obscene materials, though quiet now, do not die even if people do," she pointed out.

During the broadcast, Professor Lee also shared her difficulties with Kim Sook, Song Eun-i, Jang Do-yeon, and Park Na-rae. She revealed, "When I come home after being immersed in the case all day, if the work is not finished yet, I feel unsettled. I feel like I'm constantly being chased."

She added, "There is a channel with animals. When I turn it on, it calms me and makes me sleepy." In response, Kim Sook, Song Eun-i, Jang Do-yeon, and Park Na-rae recommended content helpful for stress relief such as 'dog grooming videos,' 'painting videos,' and 'videos of pulling garaetteok (rice cake).'

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