Citizen Group Files Complaint with Prosecutors Against Netizens Defaming Son and Older Brother of Public Official Killed by North Korean Gunfire

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A letter written by A, the son of Lee (47), a Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official who died from gunfire by North Korean soldiers, addressed to President Moon Jae-in, was made public, and a civic group has filed a complaint with the prosecution against netizens who defamed A and Lee's elder brother, Lee Rae-jin (55), online.

On the 6th, the Judicial Examination Preparation Group (Sajunmo) stated, "To prevent secondary harm, we have submitted a complaint to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office through the National Petition Portal, requesting punishment for those who posted false comments defaming Lee's children and his brother Lee Rae-jin."

Sajunmo filed complaints against nine netizens, claiming they posted comments containing false information such as, "Do you really think the son wrote all of that by himself? Absolutely not. Since he is the deceased's brother, there must be forces behind him," "That so-called brother is blinded by money and is using his nephew," and "Someone must have coaxed him to write this letter."

Sajunmo said, "We want to ask those who post false comments if they have ever once considered the position of the victim's family, who will live a difficult life in South Korea."

They added, "Due to these comments, there is a concern that 'the authenticity of the victim's handwritten letter will be undermined, and the public will be led to perceive the victim as merely a puppet controlled by someone.' Moreover, there is also a concern that 'Lee Rae-jin, despite fighting to restore his younger brother's honor, will be perceived by the public as acting for money.'"

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