Prosecutors Demand 3 Million Won Fine for Lawmaker Kim Mina Over Itaewon 'Offensive Remarks' Controversy

The prosecution has requested a fine for Kim Mina, a member of the People Power Party and a special city councilor of Changwon, Gyeongnam, who was indicted on charges of posting derogatory remarks about the victims' families of the Itaewon disaster and members of the Cargo Solidarity Union.

At the first trial held on the 31st at the Masan Branch of Changwon District Court, Criminal Division 3, the prosecution demanded a fine of 3 million won against Councilor Kim, who was charged with insult.

Earlier, Councilor Kim was accused of posting 'malicious' posts related to the Itaewon disaster and derogatory remarks about members of the Cargo Solidarity Union on her social networking service (SNS) last December.

In November of last year, regarding the Itaewon disaster, she posted, "The bereaved families who kill the souls who went to heaven at such a young age like flowers twice!! #Masters of exploitation #It is said they sell their children for business #Is this the second Sewol ferry disaster? #Did they die saving the country?"

On December 13, 2022, Mina Kim, a member of the Changwon City Council, is apologizing for a post related to the Itaewon tragedy.
[Photo by Se-ryeong Lee]

The day before, she said, "Those Democratic Party people have exploited the yellow ribbon for about 8 to 9 years, and now how much will they exploit the black ribbon? #Corpse-selling scoundrels #Heroes who saved the country? #Enough already!!"

Regarding the Cargo Solidarity Union, she is accused of writing, "Those ridiculous bastards who dare to rebel against the country without fear," or posting a photo of Lee Bong-ju, head of the Cargo Solidarity Union, followed by comments such as "They look damn miserable."

On the day, Kim's defense attorney stated, "She admits all charges," and Councilor Kim said, "I have nothing to say, I am reflecting."

The first trial verdict for Councilor Kim is scheduled for 1:50 p.m. on September 19.

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