Representative of Civic Group Who Reported Im Hyun-taek for 'Defamation of Cho Kuk's Daughter' Under Police Investigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The head of a civic group who filed a complaint against Im Hyun-taek, president of the Korean Pediatric Society, for defamation and other charges related to Cho Min, daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, underwent a complainant investigation at the police station.

Kim Han-me, representative of the Citizens' Action for Judicial Justice (Sasehaeng), held a press conference in front of the Mapo Police Station in Seoul on the 9th, stating, "We urge a thorough investigation into Im, who indiscriminately slandered Ms. Cho Min and incited preventing her from even applying for an internship at Hanil Hospital."

Kim further claimed, "Im committed criminal acts that violate the constitutionally guaranteed presumption of innocence, the prohibition of collective punishment, and the fundamental right to freedom of occupational choice."

Earlier last month, Sasehaeng submitted a complaint to the prosecution, accusing President Im of spreading false information about Ms. Cho and posting on social networking services (SNS) to revoke her eligibility to apply for a hospital internship, thereby defaming her and obstructing hospital operations.

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