Gaseyeon "Kang Yong-seok Arrested Without Even Eating... Moon's Dictatorship Reality" Protest Broadcast

Kang Yong-seok to be Investigated by Police on 8th for Spreading False Information about President Moon
Protests on YouTube Broadcast After Release, Saying "Already Reported Error and Apologized for Correction"
Gaseyeon Side Claims "Intention to Destroy Right-Wing YouTubers"

The YouTube channel 'Garoseuro Research Institute' (Gaseyeon) is conducting a live broadcast on the afternoon of the 8th. From the left, Kang Yong-ho, Entertainment Department Head; Lawyer Kang; Kim Se-ui, CEO / Photo by Gaseyeon YouTube capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Ju-hyung] Kang Yong-seok, a member of the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' (Gaseyeon), was investigated on the 8th on charges of spreading false information related to President Moon Jae-in. During the live broadcast of 'Gaseyeon' held that afternoon, criticism poured out, suggesting that this was an intention to suppress YouTube broadcasters with specific political leanings.

On March 2nd, Kang is accused of spreading false information on the 'Gaseyeon' broadcast by revealing a photo of President Moon from 8 years ago, reported by 'Cheonji Ilbo,' claiming that "President Moon shook hands with Lee Man-hee, the chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji)."

However, it was confirmed that the person shaking hands with President Moon in the photo was not Chairman Lee, and Kang was later reported by the Democratic Party of Korea.

On the afternoon of the 8th, after Kang was released, the 'Gaseyeon' broadcast featured Kang, CEO Kim Se-ui, and Entertainment Department Head Kang Yong-ho.

Regarding the problematic photo of President Moon, they stated, "This was content reported by Cheonji Ilbo at the time. The person who took the photo identified the individual shaking hands with President Moon as Chairman Lee Man-hee, so it was conveyed as such," but also said, "We apologize and express our regret for the incorrect content."

However, they pointed out, "We issued a correction and apology for the video on March 9th," and "Nevertheless, the Democratic Party filed a complaint claiming defamation of President Moon's honor."

They seem to argue that although broadcasting the erroneous content was their fault, arresting them despite having already issued a correction and apology was an excessive measure.

Photo released by 'Gaseyeon' on this day. Attorney Kang was arrested by the police at his home while having breakfast and was questioned. / Photo by Internet Community Capture

CEO Kim and Department Head Kang also conducted a live broadcast on the 8th as a form of protest. They said on the broadcast, "The wife of Kang (Kang's wife) sent a photo while sobbing," and "Kang was eating about half a loaf of bread when three police officers suddenly raided his home and arrested him."

They continued, "There was no risk of flight or evidence destruction, yet he was arrested at home," and lamented, "Anyone can see this is violence and suppression of the right-wing."

Department Head Kim claimed, "This is a pretext to crack down on Gaseyeon and destroy right-wing YouTubers. The Moon Jae-in administration's intention is evident," and "Even though this is not a huge incident, the fact that the investigation is so intense indicates that there was an order from higher-ups."

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