New Tam Sa Reporter Completes Investigation as Complainant in Jeonju University Chung Cheong-rae Lecture Group Assault; Police Secure CCTV, Identify About 10 Suspects

New Tam Sa reporter Kang Jin-goo stated that he completed his complainant investigation at the Jeonju Wansan Police Station regarding the group assault incident that occurred at Jeonju University on July 28. Although he could have been investigated in Seoul, he decided it would be better to meet the investigator in person and give a detailed statement, so he traveled to Jeonju. Reporter Kang said he took time out before an important meeting to visit Jeonju and returned to Seoul after completing the investigation.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo decided that although he could have been investigated in Seoul, it would be more effective to meet the investigator who would make the final decision on the investigation and indictment in person and explain the incident in detail. He said he took time yesterday to visit the Jeonju Wansan Police Station to complete his complainant investigation, adding that they had taken time to supplement evidence and identify the perpetrators when the complaint was initially filed.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo stated that during his investigation at the Jeonju Wansan Police Station, he felt that the investigators were taking this case very seriously. He explained that this incident is similar to the physical restraint of opponents during the 'Yongpali incident' in the past and can be seen as a re-enactment of violence at a party convention. He also pointed out the habitual nature of Sisa Tapa's Lee Jong-won in obstructing reporting through physical force at both Chosun University and Jeonju University.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo characterized the Jeonju University group assault incident as similar to the past 'Yongpali gangster' incident, explaining it as a re-enactment of violence at a party convention. He emphasized that while legacy media reported OhmyNews's 'Katlmuk incident' as media suppression, the Jeonju University incident is far more egregious. He specifically criticized Lee Jong-won of Sisa Tapa for habitually using physical force to obstruct reporting at both Chosun University and Jeonju University, condemning his repeated acts of violence.

The Jeonju University group assault incident showed a pattern of habit, and video analysis confirmed that those involved exchanged signals beforehand. Reporter Kang Jin-goo asserted that, given these circumstances, the ringleaders of the group assault will find it difficult to evade legal responsibility. He expressed concern that New Tam Sa's handling of this issue might be perceived as a fight with Sisa Tapa but emphasized that they are focusing on resolving the legal issues.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo expressed concern that in addition to resolving the legal issues of this incident, Sisa Tapa's tactics of division and instigation at the party convention are becoming more explicit. He criticized Chung Cheong-rae's team for ignoring these problems with Sisa Tapa or even using them for their own benefit. He pointed out that these problems persist even after the convention, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo pointed out that Lee Jong-won of Sisa Tapa shows no remorse for the assault on the reporter he committed at Jeonju University. He speculated that Lee Jong-won's attitude stems from his experience of being easily let off at the Mapo Police Station. New Tam Sa stated that they submitted the reporting videos from that time to the Jeonju Wansan Police Station, and also secured and submitted evidentiary videos filmed from various angles by pro-Chung Cheong-rae YouTubers.

New Tam Sa submitted all video evidence related to the incident, captured from various angles, to the Jeonju Wansan Police Station. The police have already visited Jeonju University to secure CCTV footage and are currently meticulously analyzing the videos. Reporter Kang Jin-goo found the police's willingness to investigate encouraging, emphasizing that group violence committed at a party convention should not be tolerated. He assessed this as a contrast to the Mapo Police Station's passive attitude.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo assessed that, unlike the Mapo Police Station, which tended to procrastinate on past cases, eventually letting them fizzle out, the Jeonju Wansan Police Station is showing a proactive investigative will. However, he noted that the police are having difficulty identifying the individuals involved in the group violence. This is because, while initially expected to be local residents from the Jeonju area, the investigation revealed that they had gathered from all over the country.

New Tam Sa reporter Kang Jin-goo stated that to assist the police, who were having difficulty with the investigation, they provided the identities of two perpetrators in addition to Lee Jong-won of Sisa Tapa. One individual traveled from Jangheung and is suspected of being mobilized by former Mayor Kim Seong's side. The other is a woman who committed a serious obstruction of business, such as attempting to pull down a camera, and is presumed to be a Sisa Tapa employee who participated in Chung Cheong-rae's campaign.

New Tam Sa identified individuals who moved with Lee Jong-won, including a woman presumed to be a Sisa Tapa employee who participated in candidate Chung Cheong-rae's press conference urging his candidacy. New Tam Sa identified approximately 10 perpetrators who had direct physical contact with their reporting team and submitted photographic evidence, filmed from various angles, to the Jeonju Wansan Police Station. Consequently, summons requests are expected for the perpetrators soon.

New Tam Sa pointed out Lee Jong-won's act of stealing and not returning the New Tam Sa PD's broadcast camera as a serious obstruction of business. Reporter Kang Jin-goo emphasized that such an act is a serious crime that goes beyond simple obstruction of business and could lead to different legal charges. He expressed his personal pain felt during the incident on July 28 and insisted that this incident should not simply be concluded.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo said that while he claimed to be fine even as he was being assaulted and dragged away, his staff and viewers who witnessed it felt immense psychological pressure and stress. He confessed that he was so distressed on the night of the incident that he couldn't sleep. He emphasized that this incident is not merely a personal matter but has a greater social significance.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo informed viewers that the Jeonju Police, unlike the Mapo Police, are showing a proactive investigative will, and the complainant's investigation has already concluded. Meanwhile, New Tam Sa explained that they had initially planned to broadcast from Gwangju in Honam, but due to the youngest PD's wedding, all staff members would be attending, making it unavoidable to broadcast from Seoul. They asked for the understanding of their Honam viewers and promised to deliver more substantial reports next week.

At the end of the broadcast, news of Monk Myeongjin's sudden passing was announced. New Tam Sa introduced Monk Myeongjin as someone who had offered many 'soda pop' remarks to democratic citizens since the Park Geun-hye administration, even before the Yoon Seok-yeol government, and was relied upon by many. It was reported that he had his monastic rank revoked by the Jogye Order but later recovered it through a lawsuit. Reporter Kang Jin-goo and others who heard the news could not hide their sadness.

It is remembered that Monk Myeongjin recovered his monastic rank through a lawsuit after it was revoked by the Jogye Order, and through this, he said he gained true freedom. The monk also promised to give reporter Kang Jin-goo a fountain pen, telling him to 'become a fan who never gives up.' Reporter Kang Jin-goo expressed great shock at the sudden news of the monk's passing, as he had not seen him strangely since that promise, despite the monk always being healthy.

Reporter Kang Jin-goo stated that Monk Myeongjin had promised to give him a fountain pen, telling him to 'become a fan who never gives up,' but he had not seen the monk since then. He expressed his heavy heart at the sudden news of the monk's passing, as he had always been healthy and Kang had thought they would meet again someday. The fact that the cause of the monk's death was an accident, not illness, added to the sadness.

Monk Myeongjin is reported to have died in a diving accident. The article only states 'freediving' without clearly explaining what specific accident occurred, which raises further questions. New Tam Sa conveyed the unfortunate news first, expressing condolences for Monk Myeongjin's passing.