Police: "Hwang Ui-jo will be requested to appear again... Broad investigation of secondary harm planned"

The police plan to conduct additional investigations into soccer player Hwang Ui-jo, who is suspected of illegal filming. The law firm Daehwan, representing Hwang, is also expected to be thoroughly investigated regarding the controversy over secondary harm, such as identifying the victim's identity.

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On the 4th, a Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated at a press briefing held at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Jongno-gu, Seoul, "We have completed digital forensics necessary for the investigation of Hwang and are continuing to investigate related parties," adding, "It seems necessary to conduct additional questioning of Hwang. We plan to request his appearance for questioning." The official also added, "The schedule for his appearance is being coordinated with Hwang's side."

The police are also expected to investigate the issue of secondary harm. Regarding a reporter's question about the law firm representing Hwang identifying the victim, a Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official said, "We are reviewing the legal aspects and keeping various possibilities open," and added, "If necessary, whether it is the law firm or Hwang himself, if there is responsibility for secondary harm, we will conduct a broad investigation."

Regarding Hwang's sister-in-law A, who is accused of distributing videos and blackmail and has claimed to be in an unfair situation, the police said, "Since the investigation and trial are ongoing, we cannot comment specifically, but we have secured substantial and solid evidence," and described her claims as "one-sided." They also added that no additional victims of Hwang's illegal filming have emerged.

Hwang is under police investigation for illegal filming, including recording sexual partners without consent. Additionally, the law firm Daehwan issued a statement on the 22nd of last month partially revealing the victim's identity, and Hwang became embroiled in controversy over secondary harm by allegedly giving the victim's contact information to people around him and asking for a letter of no punishment regarding A. The Korea Football Association has decided to exclude Hwang from the national soccer team until the investigation authorities reach a conclusion.

Meanwhile, Hwang's sister-in-law A was arrested and indicted on the 22nd of last month on charges of distributing photos and videos of Hwang with women on social media and blackmail, claiming to be Hwang's lover.

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