Lee Sujeong "Hellish Bulletin Board, Even Exchange of Suicide Videos"

SBS Kim Taehyun's Political Show Interview
"Depression Gallery is the Second N Room"
"Use the Government's Official Channel for Counseling"

"This inevitably makes one think, isn't this the second N-bang?"

Professor Lee Su-jeong of the Department of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University said this on the 9th during an interview with SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show regarding the issues of the Depression Gallery.

Professor Lee explained, "There is a rumor that vulnerable people with mental health issues, such as those with depression or bipolar disorder keywords, gather there, and it seems that quite a few people with criminal intent who prey on them as targets are also inside."

She pointed out, "Among the teenage female students receiving counseling, it appears that quite a few have already suffered harm and been exposed to secondary victimization. It is known that the crimes they are particularly victimized by mainly involve so-called illegal videos, which serve as the primary route of harm."

In particular, Professor Lee expressed concern, "If there is a board that is like an unimaginable hell, what piques my curiosity is that there was already one victim who committed suicide and two who attempted it but survived. Eventually, they even exchange suicide videos."

She pointed out, "An underground market has already formed, but the problem is that only sexually explicit videos related to illegal filming crimes are currently being tracked, not suicide videos or the many other illegal acts that are likely occurring within. In fact, no one is tracking those right now."

Professor Lee said, "Uniquely in our country, anyone can provide counseling. Unlike lawyers who need special qualifications, anyone can offer advice, so tarot counselors, criminals, anyone can counsel. Therefore, if someone pretends to be a counselor and enters, there is no way to stop it."

She stated, "The core of the harm is that illegal videos, including one's sexual and private information, are all exposed and consumed, and those who have already experienced this consumption path are the victims." She added, "This is not a case where a perfectly normal student suddenly jumps to their death. The harm accumulates, and eventually, such videos remain, but the problem is that those videos are consumed again."

Professor Lee said, "To respond to this kind of online culture, a very different approach to investigation and legislation from the existing methods is needed," adding, "(Even if the police) file charges, at best, it is for neglecting or abetting suicide, which is difficult to punish severely and there is actually no law for it. But looking at what happens on the boards, they are basically forcing people to die."

She urged, "I sincerely hope people use the government's official channels to request counseling. I will share the phone numbers again. The suicide prevention counseling hotline is 1393, and for children and adolescents, please call 1388. Also, related organizations should make the boards open and easily accessible without login so that children can easily access counseling."

※ If you have difficult-to-talk-about worries such as depression or know family or acquaintances experiencing such difficulties, you can receive 24-hour expert counseling through the Suicide Prevention Counseling Hotline ☎1393, Mental Health Counseling Hotline ☎1577-0199, Lifeline ☎1588-9191, Youth Hotline ☎1388, the youth mobile counseling app 'Da Deureojul Gae,' KakaoTalk, and other channels.

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