Outrage over the 'Changnyeong Child Abuse' Case... Kim Wonhyo Calls Them "Trash-like Humans"

Victimized Child States "Abused for 2 Years"
Stepfather Denies Charges Saying "Hit Because Child Didn't Listen"

Comedian Kim Wonhyo. Photo by Kim Wonhyo

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Comedian Kim Wonhyo expressed anger over a recent child abuse case that occurred in Changnyeong, Gyeongnam.

On the 8th, Kim Wonhyo posted on his Instagram a photo capturing an article about the Changnyeong child abuse case along with the caption "Trash-like humans."

He continued, "From now on, if anyone around me hits a child and I catch them, they will get 50,000 warming-up ear slaps, and if they have a nosebleed, an additional 50,000 slaps. Without any insurance, they will be beaten to the brink of death. I'm so pissed off since this morning," expressing his anger.

Through hashtags, he also conveyed his sympathy for the victim child, saying, "I want to warmly hug them once."

Changnyeong Child Abuse Case. Photo by Channel A News Screen

Earlier, the Changnyeong Police Station in Gyeongnam announced on the 7th that they had taken into custody and were investigating stepfather A and biological mother B without detention on charges of abusing their 9-year-old elementary school daughter.

They are suspected of habitually abusing their daughter C (9) from 2018 until recently.

Furthermore, the couple's abuse was revealed when a resident found a girl with bruises around both eyes at a convenience store in Daehap-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, at around 6:20 p.m. on the 29th of last month and reported it to the police.

At the time of discovery, C had bruises on her body, and her fingers had severe injuries, including some fingernails missing due to burns. Currently, C is receiving inpatient treatment under the protection of a child welfare institution.

Notably, the victim child reportedly testified that she had been abused by her parents for the past two years.

During the police investigation, stepfather A partially admitted to the abuse, saying, "I did it because my daughter did not listen." However, he is known to deny habitual violence and other charges.

The police are investigating the facts by questioning the school and neighboring residents.

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