Jang Dong-ju: Bodily Harm Video Made to Protect Family from Loan Sharks, Admits Regret
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jang Dong-ju claims a video showing bodily harm was made under duress to protect his family from loan sharks.
- He expresses regret for his actions and acknowledges the need for public understanding.
- The interview addresses the circumstances surrounding the video and his subsequent legal issues.
Jang Dong-ju has spoken out about a video depicting bodily harm, asserting it was created under duress to shield his family from loan sharks. In an interview with Chosun Ilbo, Jang stated that he deeply regrets his actions and hopes for public understanding regarding the extreme circumstances he faced.
"The video of bodily harm was a choice made to protect my family from loan sharks," Jang Dong-ju explained. He acknowledged that his decision to create the video was a desperate measure taken in a difficult situation. He expressed remorse for the actions depicted and the subsequent public attention.
The video of bodily harm was a choice made to protect my family from loan sharks.
Jang Dong-ju's interview aims to provide context for the widely circulated video, which has led to significant public scrutiny. He emphasized that his primary motivation was the safety of his family, a factor he believes has not been fully understood by the public. He is seeking to clarify his perspective on the events that transpired.
The interview also touches upon the legal ramifications and personal consequences Jang has faced following the video's release. He conveyed a sense of responsibility for the situation and a desire to move forward with a clearer understanding of his past choices. Jang hopes this interview will offer a more complete picture of the events.
I regret my actions and am reflecting on making hasty judgments.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.