Court Refers Kim Geon-hee's 'Leaked Phone Call Content' 100 Million Won Compensation Lawsuit for Mediation
First Lady Kim Keon-hee is looking around during the 20th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony held at the National Assembly on the 10th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The defamation lawsuit filed by First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Seok-yeol, against internet media personnel who disclosed her phone conversations has been referred to mediation proceedings.
According to the legal community on the 3rd, Judge Kim Ik-hwan of the Seoul Central District Court Civil Division 201 decided on the 24th of last month to refer the defamation claim filed by Mrs. Kim against the personnel of 'Seoul-ui Sori' to mediation. The first mediation session will be held on the 24th of this month.
The court may decide to refer a case to mediation when it deems it preferable to resolve the dispute amicably through compromise between the plaintiff and defendant rather than by judgment. If mediation fails, the relevant institution may enforce compulsory mediation or the court will take the case back. Even if compulsory mediation is enforced, if either party refuses to accept it, the case usually returns to the trial process.
Reporter Lee Myung-soo of 'Seoul-ui Sori' announced that he recorded a phone conversation with Mrs. Kim in January before the presidential election and planned to disclose the content in collaboration with MBC. In response, Mrs. Kim filed a provisional injunction against MBC and 'Seoul-ui Sori' to prevent the release of the recording. However, the court ruled to allow disclosure except for some parts related to personal privacy.
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Subsequently, MBC and 'Seoul-ui Sori' each disclosed the phone conversation between Mrs. Kim and Reporter Lee through broadcasts and YouTube channels. Following this, on January 17, Mrs. Kim filed a defamation lawsuit seeking 100 million won in damages against Baek Eun-jong, CEO of 'Seoul-ui Sori,' and Reporter Lee.
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