Actor Lee Si-eon Encourages National Petition for 'Yeonggwang Sexual Assault Death Middle School Student'

Actor Lee Si-eon appealed for participation in the national petition on his Instagram. Photo by Lee Si-eon Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Actor Lee Si-eon expressed his sorrow over the sexual violence incident that occurred at a middle school dormitory in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, through his personal SNS and encouraged participation in the national petition.

Lee Si-eon posted a photo of the victim's parents sitting down and crying in front of the Jeollanam-do Office of Education the day before, leaving a message saying, "Please join forces. I beg you."

He comforted the victim's parents with the words, "Please stay strong. You are not alone," and attached the link to the petition.

Lee Si-eon is known as the only celebrity who responded to medical staff's requests to promote posts encouraging plasma donation from COVID-19 patients.

He also participated in donations to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association and support for national veterans. In addition, he has been praised for continuous and steady good deeds, including donations for grandmothers who were victims of comfort women.

The petition was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board on the 15th and, as of 10:11 a.m. on the 27th, has gained the agreement of 184,180 people, approaching the 200,000 signatures required.

If a Blue House national petition receives more than 200,000 signatures, government officials from the Blue House are required to respond within one month after the petition ends.

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