The prosecution has launched a **criminal investigation** into allegations that former Chairperson of the Korea Communications Standards Commission Ryu Hee-rim took adverse action against a public interest whistleblower.
The 6th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office (headed by Chief Prosecutor Lee Kyung-min) is conducting a search and seizure at the office of the Korea Communications Standards Commission in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, as part of its investigation into former Chairperson Ryu, who is suspected of violating the Act on Prevention of Conflict of Interest, among other charges. This marks the first compulsory investigation by authorities into the allegations of adverse action against the public interest whistleblower involving Ryu.
Former Chairperson Ryu is suspected of instructing family members and acquaintances to file complaints requesting the review of media reports that cited the transcript of the ‘Kim Man-bae-Shin Hak-rim interview’ reported by the online media outlet Newstapa, and of personally participating in the review process.
These allegations were revealed through a public interest disclosure, sparking controversy over whether Ryu conducted internal audits and other measures to impose adverse actions against the whistleblower at the time.
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