"Defamation of the Deceased" "Why Now?" Some 'Pro- Moon Jae-in' Netizens Controversially Insult Park Won-soon's Victims

Seo Hye-jin, the lawyer (right) of the late Park Won-soon's sexual violence case victim, is speaking at a press conference titled "Speaking Together with the Victim of the Seoul Mayor's Power Sexual Violence Case" held at a hotel in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 17th. Photo by Joint Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] The victim of the late Park Won-soon, former Seoul mayor, sexual harassment case held a press conference for the first time since the incident occurred on the 17th. Meanwhile, some pro-Moon (친문) netizens have sparked controversy by making abusive remarks toward the victim, such as "disrespecting the deceased" and "having political motives."

The victim, A, of the former Seoul mayor Park's sexual harassment case attended a press conference hosted by the Joint Action for the Seoul Mayor Power Sexual Violence Case and expressed her feelings regarding the sexual harassment.

Until now, A had only expressed her position through letters and lawyers, and this was the first time she held a press conference in person since the death of former Mayor Park. However, to protect A's identity, her face and voice were not broadcast.

A comment posted on the pro-Moon Jae-in (Chinmun) oriented community 'Clien' board. /Photo by Clien capture

As news of A's press conference spread, numerous related articles were shared on a pro-Moon community. In the comments on the shared posts, netizens poured out abusive remarks such as "disrespecting the deceased from beginning to end," "Park Won-soon is a murderer," and "This is crazy."

They pointed out that the timing of A's press conference had political motives, commenting, "A person has died, and yet this is political maneuvering," "When did the Park Won-soon case start, so why hold a press conference now?" and "Strong punishment for false accusation is necessary."

This community also caused a stir last July, shortly after former Mayor Park's death, by posting a message defending him that claimed "Even General Yi Sun-sin had multiple sexual relations with government slaves (官奴)."

Meanwhile, at the press conference, A appealed, "If the deceased had been alive to undergo judicial procedures and exercise his right to defense, the truth of the incident might have come closer. It was the other party who gave up the right to defense." She earnestly requested, "I sincerely ask those who still raise doubts about the victimization to now stop the exhausting debates."

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