JK Kim Dong-wook, a Canadian national singer who has publicly supported President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been reported for violating the prohibition on foreign political activities, and the prosecution has begun an investigation.
Recently, an internet user A, who reported JK Kim Dong-wook, shared a post in an online community stating that a prosecutor has been assigned to the case. According to A, the case has been assigned to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
Previously, A claimed, “According to Article 17 of the Immigration Control Act, foreigners residing in Korea are prohibited from engaging in political activities, and those who violate this may be subject to punishment,” and reported JK Kim Dong-wook.
Born in 1975, JK Kim Dong-wook was born in Seoul but immigrated to Canada with his family during his second year of high school in 1992, obtaining Canadian citizenship. As a result, he is exempt from military service and does not have voting rights in Korea.
However, he has recently expressed his opposition to the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol and attended rallies against the impeachment, leading to accusations of violating the immigration law.
In response, JK Kim Dong-wook stated on social media on the 17th, “I have been reported for the first time in my life. Did I hold a large-scale rally on the 3rd? That must be a mistake,” and added, “I wonder when the free Republic of Korea became a country that suppresses freedom of expression.”
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
