"Never Forget... Don't Expect a Settlement" 9-dan Jo Hye-yeon Urges Strict Punishment for Stalkers

Court Detains Man in His 40s on Stalking Charges Against 9-Dan Jo Hye-yeon

Photo by Jo Hye-yeon, Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Professional Go player Cho Hye-yeon, 9-dan, urged severe punishment on the 26th regarding the man who stalked her for a year being detained, saying, "Even if the perpetrator is severely punished, my young students will never forget this incident for their entire lives."

In a post on her Facebook that day, Cho said, "I was so scared that I couldn't even speak. Since April last year, the stalker ran up the stairs of the Go academy, plopped down in the seat closest to the door on the second floor, crossed his legs, was always confrontational, and never voluntarily walked out," expressing her feelings.

She added, "I had unbearable headaches all this time, but after seeing the court issue the arrest warrant tonight, my headache suddenly disappeared," and shared her feelings, saying, "I feel like this is what it feels like to be born anew."

She continued, "I will try to repay the help and kindness of everyone little by little. I also thank the media, police, and others who worked on the front lines," and said, "Thanks to your support and encouragement, I was able to endure."

She emphasized, "The damage the perpetrator caused me over the past year is absolutely unacceptable," and added, "I am telling you in advance in case you expect me to settle."

Finally, Cho said, "I hope the National Assembly will promptly propose a stalking prevention bill. Please continue to pay attention," and added, "The police will continue to protect me, so now I think I can open the next page of my life preparing for the Women's Go League."

On the same day, the Seoul Northern District Court issued an arrest warrant for Mr. A, in his late 40s, who is accused of stalking Cho for about a year, citing "risk of evidence destruction and flight."

Mr. A is accused of continuously stalking Cho by causing disturbances at her Go academy and vandalizing the building walls (charges include property damage, threats, obstruction of business, defamation, etc.).

Earlier, on the 23rd, Cho posted on the Blue House National Petition Board under the title "A single woman in her thirties in South Korea who fears a vicious stalker," revealing that she had been stalked by Mr. A for about a year.

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