Filming Sex Tapes and Telling Her 'Take a Look': Are There More Minor Victims?

Circumstances suggest that former Cheongju City Councilor Choi Young-joong, who is accused of child prostitution and producing sexually exploitative materials, may have committed additional crimes.

Choi has newly faced allegations of forcing a victimized child to watch sexual videos of others that he had filmed.

This has raised suspicions that there may be other victims beyond the known child victim.

Previously, it was revealed that Choi attempted further crimes by offering the victimized child more money if she brought another friend.

Investigative authorities are looking into whether there are any additional victims, considering that Choi met minors using a chatting application that allows contact with unspecified individuals.

On July 9, the Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station applied to the prosecution for a one-year telecommunications warrant to investigate Choi's potential additional crimes related to sexual videos and other offenses.

The reason stated for the warrant application was the "possibility of crimes targeting unspecified children or adolescents."

However, the prosecution rejected it, viewing it as a "separate crime" and stating that "the explanation was insufficient."

In response, criticism has followed from pan-ruling camp circles that "the prosecution has blocked the way to verify additional victims."

An official from the prosecution stated, "We told the police to reapply for the warrant without fail if evidence regarding separate victims emerges," adding, "This is to ensure the legality of the evidence, not a passive response."

The police are analyzing three smartphones seized from Choi and plan to reapply for the telecommunications warrant once evidence of crimes is confirmed.

Choi is accused of having sexual relations with a middle school student and producing sexually exploitative materials 2 to 3 times in vehicles and motels from October 2024 to May of last year.

(Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Na Hong-hee | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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