"Kim Eo-jun Defamed Former Reporter Lee Dong-jae"... Court Orders 5 Million Won Compensation

Partial Plaintiff Victory in Defamation Case Due to False Information Dissemination

Former Channel A reporter Dong-jae Lee was ordered to pay 5 million won in damages in a lawsuit against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun.

On the 18th, Judge Jang Min-kyung of the Civil Division 3 at the Seoul Eastern District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in part, stating, "The defendant shall pay the plaintiff 5 million won and delayed damages."

From April to November 2020, Kim made statements on his YouTube channel and radio program suggesting that "former reporter Lee approached former SillaJen CEO Lee Cheol, who was incarcerated, and threatened him to say he gave money to Yoo Si-min."

Separately, in February last year, Lee filed a complaint with the police against Kim for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act. After the trial, Lee told reporters, "A heavy blow has been dealt to Kim, who incited the public with conspiracy theories and fake news," adding, "Kim is also under police investigation for spreading fake news about me. I will hold him accountable to the very end."

Earlier, Lee also filed civil and criminal lawsuits against Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook for defaming him. On the 23rd of last month, the Civil Division 13 of the Seoul High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in part, ordering Choi to pay Lee 3 million won in damages.

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