Lawyer Who Took on YouTuber 'Kagwang' Calls for Strict Investigation

As police are currently looking into allegations that popular YouTuber "Kagwang," who has 470,000 subscribers, abused a woman with an intellectual disability, the lawyer who brought the case to light has uploaded a post calling for a strict investigation and urging the public to join in a petition.

The controversial incident stems from an internet live broadcast hosted by YouTuber Kagwang in Thailand last month (October). The footage showed him breaking the woman's crutches and forcing her to drink alcohol, capturing acts resembling 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 appeared on an internet community board yesterday (the 4th) titled, "I am Attorney Noh Sang-gyun, who led to 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 investigating the case well, the perpetrator (Kagwang) is still completely denying the charges and is contacting the victim to groom, gaslight, and appease her."

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

Netizens responded to the post with comments such as "I will join the petition" and "Stern punishment is needed," while police are reportedly planning to begin a full-scale investigation soon.

(Reported by Son Hyeong-an | Video edited by Lee Yu-jin | Designed by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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