Ruled as Grade 4 due to depressive disorder... Kundi Panda denies charges in first trial for alleged violation of the Military Service Act

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Rapper Kundi Panda (real name Bok Hyun), who was indicted on charges of faking mental illness to evade military service, denied the allegations in his first trial.

According to NEWS1 on the 11th, the Seoul Western District Court's Criminal Division 6 conducted the first trial session for rapper Kundi Panda, who is accused of violating the Military Service Act.

On this day, Kundi Panda's side stated that they "deny the allegations" regarding the charges and formally denied them.

According to the Prosecution Service, Kundi Panda is accused of evading military service by claiming symptoms of mental illness with the intent to avoid enlistment as an active-duty soldier, despite being able to live a normal social life.

It is understood that from January to June 2022, he received treatment at a psychiatry clinic, reported symptoms of mental illness to his attending physician, received opinions on depression and borderline personality disorder, and was issued a medical certificate.

Subsequently, he submitted the medical certificate during the re-evaluation examination conducted by the Gyeongin Regional Military Manpower Administration and was classified as Grade 4 due to depressive disorder, resulting in a disposition to be called up as a social service agent.

Previously, it was reported that in the initial military service evaluation conducted in 2016, he was classified as Grade 2, making him eligible for active-duty enlistment.

Kundi Panda's next trial is scheduled for September 7 at 2 p.m. During this trial, witness examinations are expected to be conducted against the attending physician who issued the medical certificate and acquaintances of Kundi Panda.

Meanwhile, Kundi Panda appeared on the Mnet hip-hop competition program "Show Me The Money 12," which concluded last month, but his broadcast segments were entirely edited out after allegations of military service evasion surfaced.

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