The late Son Jeongmin's friend files additional defamation charges against 443 malicious commenters

A memorial space for the late medical student Son Jeong-min, who went missing in the Han River and was found dead, was set up near the incident site at Banpo Hangang Park, Seocho-gu, Seoul, on June 1, while the police investigation into the case was ongoing. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] On the 8th, the friend A of university student Son Jeongmin, who was found dead in the Han River, filed a complaint with the police against about 400 netizens who posted malicious comments targeting himself and his family.

Jung Byeongwon, the lead attorney of Law Firm One & Partners representing A, said on the same day, "We sent a complaint by mail to the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit of the Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency requesting investigation into 443 people who posted malicious comments on a specific Naver cafe for violating the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation) and other charges."

One & Partners reportedly decided to file complaints against netizens who posted 655 posts and comments on the Naver cafe from May 2 to June 4, considering them potentially defamatory against A.

Attorney Jung said, "Excessive malicious comments targeting A continue to be posted online," adding, "We plan to continue legal actions such as complaints against such illegal acts in the future."

Previously, on the 6th of last month, One & Partners filed complaints with the Seocho Police Station against 273 netizens who posted malicious comments targeting A for violating the Information and Communications Network Act and insult charges.

Also, recently, a certified letter requesting the removal of a YouTube video insulting A was sent to Google, and they received a reply indicating willingness to provide personal information of the malicious commenters.

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