Google Refuses to Provide Information on YouTuber Advocating 36-Week Abortion

Police Investigating 26-Week Pregnancy Termination Video
Investigation Hampered by Google's Refusal to Provide Information

The police have launched an investigation into the uploader of a controversial YouTube video about 'abortion at 36 weeks of pregnancy,' and it has been revealed that they sent a search warrant to Google, but Google refused to provide the information.

On the 5th, the National Police Agency's Criminal Investigation Headquarters stated that Google responded that it could not provide related information due to laws and policies regarding the 36-week abortion video.

Earlier, on June 27, a YouTuber in their 20s, Mr. A, posted a video on YouTube claiming to have undergone an abortion procedure at 36 weeks of pregnancy, sparking controversy. Although the factual accuracy of the video has not been confirmed, criticism arose that since childbirth typically occurs at 40 weeks, a 36-week fetus is practically close to a human being, thus constituting murder.

On the 12th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare filed a petition requesting an investigation into Mr. A and the attending surgeon on charges of murder. In response, the police said, "Since the Constitutional Court ruled the abortion law unconstitutional, the Ministry of Health and Welfare requested an investigation under murder charges after legal review," adding, "We need to confirm the exact circumstances, such as what happened to the fetus, to determine which charges can be applied."

The police have been conducting an investigation since the 22nd of last month to identify the uploader. However, due to Google's refusal to provide information, confirming the identity has become difficult, and the investigation is expected to face challenges. Meanwhile, Mr. A deleted all videos, including those related to abortion, and disappeared.

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