Decision Not to Prosecute DC Inside CEO Over 'Animal Abuse Posts' Controversy

Suspect Who Uploaded Abuse Video Cannot Be Identified

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The police have decided not to prosecute (no charges) Kim Yusik, the CEO of DC Inside, who was suspected of aiding and abetting animal abuse.

On the 23rd, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul made a decision of no charges against CEO Kim, who was suspected of aiding and abetting a violation of the Animal Protection Act on the 29th of last month. Considering that the monitoring department was managing harmful posts and that most of the posts uploaded from the IP address involved in the crime at the time were immediately hidden, it was deemed difficult to recognize intent to aid and abet.

Additionally, the investigation into the suspect who abused a cat and posted the related videos and photos has been suspended. A police official stated, "Although the investigation was conducted through CCTV and IP tracking, the suspect could not be identified as they used an overseas VPN."

Earlier, the animal rights organization CARE had filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station against Mr. Kim for violating the Animal Protection Act.

Animal abuse incidents through DC Inside have continued. In January of this year, a video was posted on DC Inside's 'Yaongi Gallery' showing a stray cat being placed in a metal frame and burned alive. In February, photos of abuse showing a hamster tied to a wooden stick and suspended in the air were also posted.

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