"Sexual harassment and malicious comments — I will no longer tolerate them"… Figure skater Lee Hae-in declares "zero-tolerance" legal action, stating "We are monitoring on an ongoing basis"

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Figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in (21, Korea University) has taken decisive action against malicious comments and the spread of false information.

Lee's agency, DJ Management, stated on the 11th, "For a long period, malicious defamation, sexual harassment, and the dissemination of false facts targeting the athlete have continued through online communities, portal sites, social media, and video platforms." The agency added, "We can no longer overlook actions that seriously damage the athlete's reputation, and have therefore decided to take legal action."

The agency had previously maintained a cautious stance to allow the athlete to focus on competitions, but shifted to a firm response as the severity of malicious posts increased.

Based on evidence already collected, the agency is proceeding with criminal complaints for defamation and insult under the Information and Communications Network Act, together with legal counsel. Depending on the circumstances, civil claims for damages will also be pursued concurrently. Overseas platforms and anonymous accounts are included in the scope of legal action without exception.

The agency emphasized its zero-tolerance principle, stating, "Through ongoing monitoring, we will sequentially file complaints against any additional illegal acts," and added, "There will be no settlement or leniency whatsoever."

Meanwhile, Lee has recently achieved notable results. On the 7th, at the 2026-2027 International Skating Union (ISU) Senior Grand Prix Series third event held in Shenzhen, China, she won a valuable bronze medal in the women's singles with a comeback victory.

Lee, who had placed sixth (67.49 points) in the short program, successfully landed a high-difficulty triple Axel in the free skating and recorded a season-high score of 143.30 points. With a total score of 210.79 points, she climbed three places in the standings to claim her first medal on the senior Grand Prix stage.

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