Song Ha Yoon has filed a lawsuit against the individual who first accused her of school bullying, nearly a year after the allegations initially surfaced. In response, the accuser claimed that Song was forced to transfer schools due to bullying and said he is considering legal action over what he describes as false accusations.
On July 2nd, the accuser directly disputed statements released by Song Ha Yoon’s legal team by posting a lengthy message to an online community on the same day Song filed a lawsuit against him.
Responding to claims that he refused to cooperate with Korean authorities by using his U.S. citizenship as an excuse, the accuser explained: “I’m a U.S. citizen living legally in the U.S. as an overseas Korean. I still have Korean citizenship—I just haven’t completed the paperwork to give it up. That has nothing to do with this case.”
He explained that, while he had been encouraged to appear in person as a victim, the financial burden of international travel, lodging and living costs fell entirely on him.
“I’ve already submitted written testimony and evidence, and I’ve cooperated with Korean police remotely. There’s no legal basis to force an overseas resident to attend in person at great personal expense.”
The accuser also denied Song’s legal team’s claim that police issued a wanted notice for him in May:
“That’s not true. The investigation has simply been paused. There has been no wanted notice, no travel ban and I’ve received no official notice from police about being designated in any way.”
On whether Song Ha Yoon was forcibly transferred from her high school due to bullying, the accuser explained that Banpo High School and Gujeong High School fall within the same school district in Korea, and that under normal circumstances, a transfer between those schools would not be allowed unless disciplinary measures related to school violence were involved.
“This indicates it was not a voluntary transfer, but one issued by a school violence incident.”
He insisted that everything he said was true and based on his own experience. He also said his statements were protected by his rights to free speech and were made in the public interest.
“I’ve never fabricated or distorted any facts. I believe Song’s team is trying to hide her past and retaliate unfairly against me. If necessary, I will take legal action to defend myself.”
He concluded by stating that he is currently working with a South Korean law firm and is preparing to take both civil and criminal action if needed.
“I strongly urge Song Ha Yoon’s team to stop their baseless legal threats and stop manipulating public opinion.”
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