Beopseoryeon: "The National Human Rights Commission should revoke the dismissal of the complaint against the man who distributed leaflets criticizing President Moon"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The Citizens' Coalition for the Rule of Law (Beopse-ryeon) has filed an administrative appeal against the National Human Rights Commission's dismissal of the case in which President Moon Jae-in sued a man who distributed leaflets criticizing him.

On the 30th, Beopse-ryeon held a press conference at the Human Rights Commission in Jung-gu, Seoul, stating, "It is unfair for the Human Rights Commission to limit the right to sue to natural persons only, and its judgment that the work carried out by the Blue House does not fall under 'the performance of duties by state agencies, etc.' is a mistake," and filed an administrative appeal with the Human Rights Commission.

Beopse-ryeon argued, "The Human Rights Commission claims that only natural persons, not the president in his official capacity, can sue, but the right to sue for defamation includes not only natural persons but also corporations and unincorporated associations," adding, "Considering this, the president's lawsuit can be seen as an act by a state agency."

Beopse-ryeon criticized, "Suing citizens by the president on the grounds that the expression is excessive inevitably infringes on freedom of expression," and said, "The Human Rights Commission's dismissal decision (of the complaint) turning a blind eye to the president's human rights violation is tantamount to denying the very existence of the Human Rights Commission."

Earlier, in May, after President Moon's side sued a man in his 30s, Mr. A, for defamation with intent but later withdrew the suit, Beopse-ryeon filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. In June, the Human Rights Commission dismissed the complaint, stating that the case was not subject to investigation by the commission.

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