Prosecutors Decide Not to Indict Eunpyeong District Mayor Over 'Ju Ok-sun Real Name Disclosure' Case

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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] The Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office has decided not to prosecute Kim Mikyung, the head of Eunpyeong District Office, who was sued for revealing the real name of Joo Oksoon, the representative of the conservative group 'Mom Unit,' who had tested positive for COVID-19.

According to the legal community on the 19th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office dismissed the charges against Kim, who was sued last month for defamation and leaking official secrets, citing no evidence of wrongdoing.

In August last year, Eunpyeong District posted on its official blog that the infection routes of COVID-19 patients number 130 and 131 in the district were "contact with confirmed cases in Gyeonggi Province," and disclosed Representative Joo's real name. After controversy arose, the post was deleted, but Representative Joo filed a lawsuit against Kim and others. The police concluded that the disclosure of the real name by Eunpyeong District was a simple mistake and forwarded the case to the prosecution with a recommendation of non-prosecution (no charges).

It is reported that Representative Joo's side is considering whether to appeal.

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