Kim Se-ui, the representative of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute (GSI) who is currently detained and standing trial, has claimed that his survival is being threatened due to the provisional seizure of his prison deposit funds, requested by YouTuber Eun Hyun-jang, known as the God of Business.
GSI revealed a letter written by Kim from the detention center on July 2 during a broadcast on July 8. In the letter, Kim claimed, "Today, I received documents from a correctional officer stating that Eun Hyun-jang has deposited 20 million won as a security bond and has provisionally seized 100 million won of my prison deposit funds. There was 300,000 won in my deposit account, but due to the seizure, I can no longer afford to buy bottled water, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, or medicine, putting my survival at risk."
He further explained, "For the past few days, I have been suffering from a cold and stomach upset, causing me to vomit every morning and evening, but I cannot even purchase cold or stomach medicine. I only have four stamps left. I also only have two rolls of toilet paper remaining, and I do not know how much longer I can hold on." He added, "I plan to request the court to exclude the minimum amount necessary for survival from the scope of the seizure."
Kim also claimed that he had been unable to eat properly for about three days, from the evening of June 30 until July 2, when he wrote the letter. Expressing his distress, he stated, "It seems my mental anguish has manifested as physical illness. My hands are shaking a lot, and I feel dizzy constantly." He concluded by saying, "I have endured for one month, and I will do my best to withstand the remaining five months (of my detention period)," while asking for support and encouragement.
Previously, Eun Hyun-jang announced that the court had accepted his request for a 100 million won provisional seizure of Kim's prison deposit funds. Kim had previously raised various allegations against Eun, including claims regarding North Korean remittances, stock manipulation, and his nationality, and the case was recently referred to the prosecution.
Director Ri-han of the musical 'Park Chung-hee,' who has been hosting GSI broadcasts since Kim's detention, said after revealing the letter, "It is quite ridiculous that the court accepted the request for a provisional seizure." He added, "Garo Sero Institute must naturally continue, and the broadcasts must go on. We will do our best to continue the broadcasts by any means necessary."
Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | Produced by SBS Entertainment News
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