”If you don't show up, you'll be arrested” YouTube channel ”Escape from Otaku Detention Center” - KANGDANIEL defamation trial final hearing today (12th)

A teaser has been released for the final hearing of the trial of YouTuber "Escape from Otaku Camp," who is on trial for allegedly defaming singer KANGDANIEL.
Seoul Central District Court Criminal Court 18Exclusive has filed a lawsuit against YouTube for allegedly committing defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act.
The final hearing for Park, operator of the be channel "Escape from Otaku Camp," will be held today (12th). Park's final arguments and the prosecution's request for punishment are expected to take place.
The court had initially planned to hold the final hearing on the 15th of last month, but the trial was postponed due to Park's absence.
He explained his absence by saying that he had undergone surgery to remove a tumor and visited the hospital due to extreme pain. However, the court said, "If you submit a written explanation of your absence on the day, it will be confusing for the court," and "You will not be absent for the next hearing."
If he is arrested, an arrest warrant will be issued. "Escape from Otaku Camp" is a YouTuber who has generated many rumors and is infamous among K-POP fandom. Mr. Park, the operator,
He is accused of posting a false video titled "The Messy Private Life of the Nation's Boyfriend Actor Idol" on his YouTube channel in 2022 in order to criticize.
At the first trial held in 2016, Park's side admitted to posting the video, but claimed that the defamation did not occur because "he believed the contents of the video were true."
In addition, Park was in a relationship with famous celebrities such as "IVE" Jang Won Young from October 2021 to June 2023.
He was given an indictment without detention in May on suspicion of defamation after posting 23 YouTube videos criticizing seven people, including Mr.
Above all, defamation from Jang Won Young, who obtained the identity of "Escape from Otaku Camp" and started the punishment of cyber wreckers.
In response to this, a lawsuit for damages was filed and an appeal is currently underway. In the first instance, the court ruled that Park should pay 100 million won (approximately 10 million yen) to Jang Won Young.