The Seoul Central District Court docket’s Prison Division 18, beneath Decide Lee Jun-gu, was scheduled to proceed with the sentencing listening to for Park, the operator of Sojang, on July 16. Park is accused of violating the Info and Communications Community Act for defamation. Nevertheless, the listening to was unexpectedly postponed after Park failed to seem in court docket.
Park’s lawyer defined the absence by stating, “Park underwent surgical procedure to take away a tumor from their finger in Could, and they didn’t present up attributable to excessive ache.” The court docket expressed frustration, noting, “Submitting a motive for absence on the day of the trial places the court docket in an ungainly place.” The decide warned, “If Park fails to seem on the subsequent date, an arrest warrant can be issued. Please move this on to the defendant.”
The listening to has been postponed to August 12. The court docket desires to query the suspect then earlier than imposing a sentence.
Park is accused of discrediting common Okay-pop star Kang Daniel by posting a faux video titled “Promiscuous Non-public Lifetime of the Nation’s Boyfriend – Actor – Idol” on her YouTube channel in 2022. The video attracted a variety of consideration and sparked widespread controversy.
From October 2021 to June 2022, Park operated the YouTube channel Sojang, the place she posted 23 defamatory movies focusing on numerous celebrities and influencers, together with Jang Wonyoung. These actions led to Park’s current lawsuit and ongoing authorized troubles.
The case has sparked sturdy reactions from followers and the general public, with many condemning the unfold of false data and defamation of celebrities. Because the trial continues, all eyes can be on the upcoming listening to to see how the court docket will deal with the allegations and Park’s absence.
The way forward for the Sojang Channel and its operator stays unsure because the authorized battle unfolds. Followers of the focused celebrities are hoping for a decision that upholds justice and addresses the hurt brought on by the defamatory content material.
