'Revisiting the Park In-su Case on Kkokkomu... Military Captain Impersonation Sexual Scandal Case

Photo by SBS 'Kkoerikkori-reul Muneun Geunal Iyagi'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] The Park In-su case from the 1950s has been brought back into the spotlight.

On the afternoon of the 21st, SBS Special's "The Story That Keeps Unfolding" (hereafter "Kkokkomu") aired its second episode featuring the Park In-su case.

The "Park In-su case" refers to a sexual scandal involving about 70 women over the course of roughly one year, centered around dance halls.

At the time, Park In-su was arrested, but the court ruled that "the law can only protect the sound and pure chastity of modest women."

In 1955, information was received by the prosecution that a naval captain in his 20s was harassing numerous women.

At that time, Park In-su was not even a captain. He had participated in the Korean War as a university student and was later promoted to captain. While serving as an officer, he deserted his unit without permission and was dishonorably discharged. However, when meeting women afterward, he falsely claimed to be a captain.

Jang Hyun-sung described Park In-su's hairstyle and fashion as "50s Hollywood male actor style."

Jang Sung-kyu added, "His speaking skills and manners were amazing," and "his greatest charm point was dancing."

Among the victims at the time were children from prestigious families. In court, Park In-su testified, "I never promised marriage, and the women came to me of their own accord," adding, "It was common sense to go to a motel after dancing together in the dance hall, so there was no need to pretend marriage with no intention."

In the first trial, he was acquitted of the charge of marriage fraud for sexual relations but was fined 20,000 hwan for impersonating a public official.

Subsequently, in the second and third trials, he was found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison.

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