Changwon City Councilor Son Taehwa Sent to Prosecution for 'Verbal Abuse' Allegation Against Dongjang... Victim Undergoes Psychiatric Treatment for Anxiety Symptoms

Masan Dongbu Police Station
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Changwon City Council member Son Taehwa has been sent to the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office Masan Branch on charges of verbal abuse (defamation) against a neighborhood chief.

According to Masan Dongbu Police Station on the 17th, Council member Son is accused of humiliating the neighborhood chief by scolding him during a congratulatory speech at a residents' autonomy association plaque ceremony held at a residents' autonomy center in Changwon in early May this year, complaining that civil petitioners could not park in the underground parking lot.

In response, the Changwon City Public Officials' Union submitted a complaint to the police demanding Council member Son's public apology and resignation from the council.

The neighborhood chief is reported to have received psychiatric treatment due to feelings of injustice and anxiety symptoms.

A police official stated, "After investigating the complaint filed by the Public Officials' Union, we decided to send the case to the prosecution, but we cannot comment on whether charges will be filed."

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