On May 14, Xports News confirmed that the Anti -corruption and civil rights commission (ACC) He forwarded the case of the lawyer Bu Ji-Seok to the police after an in-depth revision. The complaint, initially filed by an individual identified as “A”, accuses the BU of having passed his role of legal advice and presumably presented not verified statements as done during public commitments and press conferences.
The accusations specifically indicate the conduct of BU while representing the family in mourning in their public accusations against the actor Kim Soo-Hyunthat it is assumed that it had come out Kim Sae-Ron While he was still a minor. Kim Soo-HyunThe agency firmly denied the statement, to clarify that their relationship began only after Kim reached adulthood.
The ACRC found enough reasons in the complaint to suspect potential legal violations, pushing them to transfer the case to the police together with documents in support. Since then the authorities have started a formal investigation on the actions of BU Ji-Seok and on the nature of his statements made in public forums.
Bu, who is affiliated to the Buyou law firm, had collaborated with the comedian transformed into a young Kwon Young-chan in the guidance of multiple emergency print conferences. The denunciant claimed that this collaboration obscured the boundaries between legal defense and sensationalism of the media, calling it “serious abuse of trust“This could undermine the trust of the public in the legal profession.
While the investigation takes place, the controversy continues to arouse the public debate, above all given the high profile nature of the people involved. It remains to be seen if the case translates into disciplinary actions or legal consequences.
