Roller-coaster level controversy ongoing… Park Narae, out of contact as 'the tables turned?' ultimately left to the judgment of the law
Broadcaster Park Narae is facing a growing fallout as various allegations surrounding her have entered a full-scale investigation phase. With issues complicatedly intertwined — allegations of illegal medical procedures, claims of workplace harassment, and questions over criminal liability — the situation shifted rapidly after police launched a forced investigation into the person known as the "injection aunt." In the process, the controversy has further intensified amid reports that Park Narae is currently unreachable.
'Search of the "injection aunt"… police launch forced investigation'
On the 7th, the Gangnam police station in Seoul said it conducted searches at the residence and other locations of a non-medical person surnamed Lee at the end of last month on suspicions of violating the Medical Service Act, Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and of stimulant drug charges under the Narcotics Control Act. The police plan to analyze the seized items and then summon related parties in turn to verify the facts.
Lee is suspected of administering intravenous injections to Park Narae in officetels and vehicles without a domestic medical license, and of proxy prescribing and delivering psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants. The substance of these allegations is currently being investigated, and the police will determine whether there was illegality based on testimony and physical evidence.
'Contact between ex-manager and the "injection aunt" husband… suspicion of a delivery role'
In connection with this case, evidence emerged that the husband of the "injection aunt," identified as Mr. A, exchanged messages with Park Narae's former manager. According to a media report, the former manager raised the possibility that Mr. A was involved in the proxy prescribing and delivery of drugs. Regarding allegations that he played a direct role in delivering the drugs, the former manager reportedly gave an explanation that did not deny it.
The former manager said, "We met five to seven times in an intermediary delivery form in places such as the broadcaster's waiting room or Park Narae's home," adding that they mainly met near residences in the Sangam or Paju areas.
After the controversy broke, Mr. A reportedly tried to contact the former manager several times. He sent text messages asking, "Can we talk on the phone?" and "I want to meet and talk," and during a call he reportedly lamented, "I have had no contact with Park Narae at all since two days ago. She is not answering her phone." News of this apparent loss of contact further spread the suspicions.
Abuse of power allegations·counterclaims… the issue is for the law
Earlier, in December last year, Park Narae was accused by former managers of workplace harassment, special injury, proxy prescribing, and nonpayment of processing fees. The former managers threatened to seek about 100 million won in damages, and in response Park Narae filed a counterclaim alleging attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of business; the accuser has completed a police interview.
After the newly released "dawn meeting" recording shook public opinion and raised questions about the credibility of some revelations, allegations of illegal medical procedures and the legality of labor and settlement structures remain unresolved issues.
Countdown to police questioning… decided not by public opinion but by the law
According to Ilgan Sports, Park Narae could be questioned by police as early as the end of this month or in early next month. Currently, multiple cases have been filed against Park Narae, and the counterclaim case is also subject to parallel investigation. In addition, the "injection aunt" has been accused of performing illegal medical procedures on other entertainers and creators besides Park Narae, which could broaden the scope of the case.
Out of contact, recording released, forced investigation launched — the controversy has shifted rapidly like a roller coaster. But what is clear is that, aside from the direction of public opinion, the final judgment belongs to investigative agencies and the courts. Whether "the tables have turned" will also be decided in the cold judgment of the law rather than in the frame of emotion.
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