Kwon Mina, a former member of the group AOA, said the sexual assault case she suffered in the past has been concluded.
On the 19th, Kwon Mina wrote on her SNS, "Because it was an incident from 14 years ago, I was excited and hopeful at the talk that if the injury accompanying rape could be proven, not just the rape itself, the statute of limitations would not have passed and the perpetrator could face severe punishment," and "now that the ruling has come out through the second trial, the rape charge has been recognized, but the injury charge was not recognized, so because the statute of limitations has passed there is no way to impose any additional punishment, but it seems the four years that were purely agonizing were not entirely in vain."
Kwon Mina said, "As the victim, the important thing for me was whether the result was guilty or not guilty, but having even one charge recognized has great meaning; in any case it revealed that the person is a bad person, so I think I can be sufficiently satisfied with the current result."
She added, "I am truly, truly sorry and grateful to the police officers and prosecutors who came running carrying the emotional burden on my behalf even though it wasn't them. Now I hope they can put this case down and, before proceeding with other cases.. relieve at least some of the burden and take a good, refreshing rest!"
Kwon Mina said, "Many people around me are worried about the recent matters, but right now I will focus on myself and do my best at priority skin treatment that I can handle within myself. So please don't worry too much! I'm just a little exhausted for a short time, so without being obsessed with time like before, I'll rest fully and restore my strength! When the right timing comes, I'll try again."
Earlier, Kwon Mina revealed a past sexual assault case, causing concern.
Below is Kwon Mina's full statement
When preparing for and starting the trial, because it was an incident from 14 years ago, I was excited and more hopeful at the talk that if the injury accompanying rape could be proven, not just the rape itself, the statute of limitations would not have passed and the perpetrator could face severe punishment; my heart raced and my expectations grew, and I became greedy and hopeful. And I felt warmed because so many people, even though they were not the direct victims of this case, stood up and supported me more fervently than I did.
Now that the ruling has come out through the second trial, the rape charge was recognized, but the injury charge was not recognized, and because the statute of limitations has passed there is no way to impose any additional punishment; however, it seems the four years that were purely agonizing were not entirely in vain.
As the victim, whether the result was guilty or not guilty was important to me, but having even one charge recognized has immense meaning, and in any case it revealed that the person is a bad person, so I think I can be sufficiently satisfied with the current result. Now it has become a matter from 18 years ago, and at that time because of the historical background and atmosphere it had to be hushed up and hidden, but now that time has passed it feels like a different atmosphere. I want to dare tell many victims not to blame themselves, not to hide, that it is not something to be ashamed of, and to have the courage to raise their voices as strongly as possible.
I am truly, truly sorry and grateful to the police officers and prosecutors who came running carrying the emotional burden on my behalf even though it wasn't them.
Now I hope they can put this case down and, before proceeding with other cases.. relieve at least some of the burden and take a good, refreshing rest! Thank you. And I am truly, truly grateful and sorry to everyone who, even though I couldn't ask, found it difficult and spoke out loudly in the witness stand because of me.
Although I have to prepare for litigation in another difficult case, and already feel tired and lethargic at the reality that if I don't step up and work hard on this case no one can stand in for me or protect me, since one major crime from a long-ago case has been recognized in the verdict, rather than craving the level of punishment and result this time I often feel that if even one of my statements is recognized and accepted, then even if I may be disappointed by the result, even if a permanent wound remains, I hope I will be more mature and stronger than I am now.
So rather than rushing myself, I will prioritize focusing on treatment. In fact, I could only work one day at a time for employment. They were good colleagues, but right now I'm a bit too tired to muster strength to do anything. Many people around me are worried about the recent matter, but right now I will think about only myself and do my best at the priority skin treatment that I can handle within myself. So please don't worry too much! I'm just a little exhausted for a short time, so without being obsessed with time like before, I'll rest fully and restore my strength! When the right timing comes, I'll try again. I just feel relieved now. One homework assignment is finally finished.
I have to solve other homework well too. Everyone, stay strong, and I hope you have days full of small joys and safety.
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