Former anchor Park Shin-young finally draws her sword: "We will respond firmly to false information that does not constitute legitimate criticism" [Star Issue]

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Park Shin-young, a former announcer turned broadcaster who was sentenced to a fine on charges of causing the death of a motorcycle driver in a traffic accident, has warned of legal action amid an influx of indiscriminate malicious online comments.

On the 11th, Park stated on her personal social media platform, "Recently, there have been cases where certain media outlets and online platforms distort facts or report unverified information as definitive. Additionally, malicious posts, comments, and direct messages (DMs) have been occurring continuously."

She continued, "This is not an attempt to evade responsibility for the past accident or to restrict legitimate criticism. It is a measure to prevent the spread of information that distorts facts and malicious infringement of personal rights," hinting at a strong legal response against the dissemination of false information and illegal attacks.

Recently, Park became a topic of conversation after news emerged that she was active as a TikToker. In particular, on the 10th, she shared her feelings, saying, "I have become much stronger and more resilient, to the point where I can now speak up for myself." She added, "No matter what anyone says, I am doing my best to live diligently in a way that does not make me ashamed of myself. I will work harder to show you only positive things from now on."

However, criticism poured out over her statement about her feelings. In response, she clarified, "It is not a denial of responsibility for the accident or an expression of regret for my silence up to this point. For a long time, I have lived while bearing not only the responsibility for my mistake but also the blame from stories that did not align with the facts. It was difficult even to utter a single word to protect myself. It meant that I had become somewhat stronger, enough to be able to speak up to protect myself."

She further stated, "When I expressed feeling wronged, it was not about the outcome of the accident or the court's judgment. During this time, I have lived day by day with a feeling as if I were standing on the edge of a cliff. There were moments when I collapsed so much that I wanted to give up on life." She added, "It was a resolve not to abandon the life I had struggled so hard to protect or make reckless choices due to momentary despair, thereby rendering the time I have survived until now in vain."

Park emphasized, "Saying that I am not ashamed of myself does not mean I lack responsibility for the accident or that I do not feel sorry. Even in difficult situations, I continue to live by working and striving through legitimate means without losing my own standards and values or relying on inappropriate suggestions or temptations." She continued, "My smiling does not mean I am not reflecting, nor does challenging myself to new endeavors mean I have forgotten the weight of the accident. I still live with a sense of remorse. It is a promise I reaffirm to myself."

She added, "Please consider that every time this controversy repeats, the stories of the deceased and their bereaved family are brought up again, which can cause them further pain." She stated, "I will not forget the accident on that day from now on. I will live with a heart of atonement for the rest of my life. At the same time, I will live the remaining part of my life diligently. Once again, I pray for the late person's peaceful rest and offer my apologies to the bereaved family."

Previously, in 2021, Park was involved in an accident in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, where she collided with a motorcycle while driving an SUV. As a result of this accident, a delivery worker in his 50s died at the scene.

According to the accident investigation at the time, Park entered the intersection on a yellow light and was traveling at 102 km/h on a road with a speed limit of 40 km/h. It is also known that the motorcycle driver had entered the intersection on a red light.

Subsequently, Park, who was prosecuted, was sentenced to a fine of 15 million won for violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling and suspended her broadcasting activities.

In February, she shared updates about launching a handbag brand as co-CEO of PH Company, and recently has been active as a TikToker.

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