Suh Kyung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, called the court detention of American YouTuber Johnny Somali "karma, plain and simple."
On the 15th, Suh shared news on her social media (SNS) about Somali being sentenced to prison and stated accordingly.
Suh criticized, "Somali threatened that if the Korean government did not release him, he would spread sexually transmitted diseases to Korean women, and he shouted 'Takeshima' while using the Rising Sun flag," adding, "He also spewed the absurd remark to reporters that 'Korea is a vassal state of the United States,' and he has traveled around Korea creating all sorts of noise."
Earlier, in Oct. 2024, Somali was charged with obstructing business at a convenience store in Mapo District, Seoul, by blaring music and deliberately spilling cup noodle broth on a table. He was also indicted on charges including streaming online an obscene video that combined the faces of a man and a woman.
At a trial for Somali held that day at the Seoul Western District Court, the judge sentenced him to six months in prison and 20 days of detention.
Suh said, "I expect this ruling will serve as a good example for other YouTubers who peddle hate against Korea," adding, "I hope such incidents no longer occur in Korea."