A U.S. citizen identified as 'A,' who accused actress Song Ha Yoon of school bullying, announced that she will voluntarily travel to South Korea at her own expense to undergo police questioning while rejecting an offer of financial support from Song’s side.
On August 22, A wrote in an online community post: “I am under no legal obligation to visit Korea right now, nor is there an urgent need for me to do so solely to resolve this case. I never requested compensation for travel costs, and I could simply attend questioning if I happen to visit Korea in the future. In fact, it is Song Ha Yoon who stands to lose from this situation.”
She further claimed that Song’s representatives mischaracterized the proposed support. “They made it sound as if the costs would be fully covered, but in reality, it was only a partial reimbursement. The damage I would bear is at least six times greater than the amount Song’s side intended to provide. To prevent misunderstandings, I will decline this proposal and cover the expenses myself while cooperating fully with the investigation.”
However, A set conditions, demanding that Song’s side disclose six specific documents through the local education office, including:
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Minutes and results of the student disciplinary committee
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Records of the school violence committee if convened
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Superintendent approval or documents related to forced transfer
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Transfer approval stating reasons for transfer
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Confirmation of disciplinary record retention
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NEIS system logs including transfer reasons
According to A, administrative agencies denied access to these documents citing “personal information protection” rather than “nonexistence,” which she argued indicates the documents’ existence. She presented evidence of separate requests that were rejected on the grounds of “nonexistence,” claiming this proves a forced transfer due to school violence was officially recognized.
A added, “If Song truly insists she was never forcibly transferred due to school bullying, she can simply obtain and disclose these documents. That would prove her innocence far more quickly and cheaply than offering to cover my travel expenses.”
Legal experts note that the education office’s responses can differ depending on the requester, and non-disclosure does not necessarily prove the documents exist. Song is under no obligation to comply with A’s demands.
A has alleged that Song slapped her around 90 times without reason and has consistently claimed that Song was forcibly transferred because of school violence. Song, who was born in Bucheon, attended Banpo High School before transferring to Apgujeong High School during her third year.
Song’s legal representatives previously denied all allegations, stating in July, “She never assaulted the accuser, and multiple objective records including her student file have been submitted to investigators confirming that no forced transfer ever took place.”
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