Lawyer Who Stood Up Against YouTuber 'Kagwang' Over Abuse Allegations Calls for Strict Investigation

As police are currently reviewing allegations that famous YouTuber 'Kagwang,' who has 470,000 subscribers, abused a woman with an intellectual disability, the lawyer who brought the case to public attention has posted a message urging a thorough investigation and asking the public to join a petition.

The controversial incident stems from a live internet broadcast conducted by YouTuber Kagwang in Thailand in October. The footage showed him breaking the woman's crutches and forcing her to drink alcohol, capturing what appeared to be acts of abuse. The controversy further intensified during the National Assembly audit, where it was pointed out that the victim is presumed to have an intellectual disability.

At the time, acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Kim Jong-chul also mentioned the possibility of criminal punishment.

Kagwang's YouTube channel was deleted shortly afterward.

Amid these developments, a post was uploaded to an internet community forum on November 4 titled, "I am Attorney Noh Sang-gyun, who led the deletion of Kagwang's channel."

The author introduced himself as "the lawyer who brought to light the group abuse case of a woman suspected of having a disability by YouTuber Kagwang's crew in Thailand." He wrote, "While the police are currently conducting a good investigation into the case, the perpetrator (Kagwang) is still completely denying the charges and is contacting the victim to groom, gaslight, and appease her."

Stating that "a bit more public attention is needed," he left a link to a petition, asking people to "join in a petition demanding a strict investigation by the police."

Netizens responded to the post with comments such as "I will join the petition" and "Severe punishment is necessary." It is reported that the police plan to launch a full-scale investigation soon.

(Reported by Son Hyeong-an | Video by Lee Yu-jin | Design by Yang Hae-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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