Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Kim Min-seok says he does not wish for punishment for Kim Eo-jun, who was accused of 'slandering the Prime Minister'

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok expressed his unwillingness to pursue punishment against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, despite allegations of defamation stemming from comments Kim made about government actions.

On September 9, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced on Facebook that he does not wish to pursue punishment against broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, who has been accused of defaming him through false statements. The allegations stem from comments made by Kim Eo-jun during his YouTube show, where he criticized the Prime Minister's handling of the U.S.-Iran conflict during President Yoon Suk-yeol's visit to Southeast Asia. Despite the legal accusations against Kim Eo-jun, Kim Min-seok emphasized the need for understanding and patience amid the ongoing political tensions, indicating his belief that dialogue is essential for resolving issues.

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