[Summary] Hwang Hee Responds to Controversy Over Revealing Name of Duty Soldier with 'Face Capture Rebuttal and Correction to Current Sergeant'... Jin Joong-kwon Says "Completely Lost His Mind"

Hwang Hee Reveals Real Name of Military Duty Soldier Who Raised Allegations Against Chu Mi-ae's Son
Jin Joong-kwon: "Violence Against an Individual... Unforgivable"
Netizens Criticize: "Are You Calling the Informant a Criminal?"

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae arriving and moving at the Government Seoul Office on the afternoon of the 11th to attend the major issues meeting chaired by Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] On the 12th, Hwang Hee, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, sparked controversy by unauthorizedly revealing the real name of the duty soldier who raised suspicions regarding the military service of Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae's son on his social network service (SNS). As the controversy intensified, Representative Hwang changed "current ○○ duty soldier" to "current sergeant."

In a post on his Facebook on the same day, Representative Hwang mentioned the real name of the duty soldier, stating, "The People Power Party's grounds for accusing Minister Choo are based on the tip from the duty soldier," and added, "A thorough investigation is necessary."

He claimed, "Judging from the words and actions of Mr. Hyeon (then duty soldier), it is impossible to consider him the sole perpetrator," and "The accomplices involved in this process must be thoroughly identified."

He further emphasized, "The public will persistently question whether the purpose and intent of that group is simply to block prosecutorial reform or to once again split and divide South Korea, causing confusion," and stressed, "The forces that divide the people, waste national power, and plunge the country into chaos must be uncovered and eradicated."

Hwang Hee, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, holds a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 10th. Photo by Yonhap News

Criticism has continued over Representative Hwang’s mention of the whistleblower’s real name.

Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon pointed out, "Representative Hwang not only spread false information but also explicitly named the duty soldier," adding, "He essentially marked the target for Moon supporters (supporters of President Moon Jae-in). This is a very serious offense."

He said, "This should be addressed at the civil society level," and added, "Because it is violence inflicted by a member of the National Assembly on a powerless individual. Our society even concealed the name of Minister Choo’s son, who was accused."

He continued, "The member of the National Assembly named a private individual who is not even a suspect, incited and guided Moon fans’ attacks with conspiracy-like falsehoods," and criticized, "They must be held politically and legally accountable for this unforgivable act. These people have completely lost their minds."

Netizens also criticized Representative Hwang in protest comments. They pointed out his naming of the whistleblower, saying things like, "Are you declaring the whistleblower a criminal?" and "Isn't this intimidation against the whistleblower?"

In response to the controversy, Representative Hwang posted a comment saying, "The real name was already revealed by TV Chosun," and attached a screenshot from the broadcast showing the face clearly exposed.

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