"Why Did You Come In Here?" Choi Yoon-jong's Father Swears at Broadcasting Station... Opinions Divided

The family of Choi Yoon-jong (30), the suspect in the ‘Sillim-dong hiking trail sexual assault and murder case,’ showed a sharp reaction and refused an interview when a broadcasting station visited their home for an interview.

On the 26th, SBS's 'Curious Story Y' aired a segment covering the Sillim-dong hiking trail sexual assault and murder case and attempted to interview Choi Yoon-jong’s parents. During this process, a conflict occurred with Choi Yoon-jong’s father. Upon the production team’s sudden visit, Choi’s father shouted, "What are you?" and "Ah, what the hell, get out." He then pushed the production team away, saying, "Get out, I said get out. Why are you coming in here?" and locked the front door.

When the production team requested, "Could you please calm down and talk with us?" the father refused the interview from behind the closed door, saying, "Who the hell do you think you are coming here? Get lost."

Photo source = Capture from SBS 'Curious Story Y'

After the broadcast, the scene was captured and became a hot topic online. Opinions were sharply divided over SBS visiting the family of the murderer.

Some criticized the visit to Choi Yoon-jong’s family without consent during the investigation process, arguing that involving the family is a form of social stigma. They stated that the murder case has nothing to do with the family.

On the other hand, some argued that interviewing Choi Yoon-jong’s parents was justified, saying they should have apologized for their moral responsibility in raising their child poorly.

Choi Yoon-jong is accused of assaulting and sexually assaulting victim A near the Gwanaksan Dulle-gil trail connected to a park in Sillim-dong on the 17th. After being transferred to a hospital for treatment, A passed away on the 19th, leading the police to change Choi’s charge from rape and injury to rape and murder.

Rape resulting in death is punishable by life imprisonment or a prison sentence of 10 years or more, but rape and murder can only be sentenced to life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Choi claimed the crime was ‘accidental’ on the day, but there were also indications that the crime was committed deliberately. The day before, the police analyzed Choi’s portal site search history and found that he had searched for words like ‘knuckle’ and ‘public indecency.’ Forensic analysis of his phone and computer confirmed that he had viewed articles related to knuckles, sexual assault, murder, and murder threats.

Additionally, the police confirmed that Choi had received treatment for depression in 2015. According to family statements, Choi had been treated for depression but did not continue treatment. Prior to this, Choi, who enlisted at the end of 2014, was found to have deserted without permission during harsh winter training as a private, after saying he was going to the bathroom, while carrying a rifle and live ammunition, but was caught.

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