Archive · 20 May 2025
Consulate Denies Attack Rumors Linked to Kim Soo Hyun Case
Imagine there were rumors about an attack in New York, and someone mentioned it involved a famous actor, Kim Soo Hyun.
The South Korean government in New York, is like a local office there, has said these rumors are not true, at least as far as they know.
Some people were saying this happened after another related story came out, and it involves some people connected to Kim Soo Hyun and a late actress.
However, the government said they have no evidence to confirm it, and this goes against the claims made by Kim Sae Ron's family and another person.
The South Korean Consulate in New York denied any reports of an attack on a whistleblower.
Rumors started after Kim Sae Ron's family held a press conference.
The family and CEO Kim Se Eui alleged an attack in New York.
The consulate stated they had not received any notifications regarding such a case.
Kim Soo Hyun is suing Kim Sae Ron’s family and CEO Kim Se Eui for 12 billion KRW.
- Who
- South Korean Consulate in New York, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Sae Ron's family, CEO Kim Se Eui.
- What
- The South Korean Consulate debunked claims of a reported attack on a whistleblower related to Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron.
- When
- The press conference occurred earlier this month. The consulate's statement was recent.
- Where
- New York, South Korea.
- Why
- To address rumors surrounding the alleged attack on a whistleblower and to clarify the consulate's knowledge of the situation.
Alleged Attack Supporters
Consulate's Position
Claims of Attack vs. Official Denial
Alleged Attack Supporters
Kim Sae Ron’s family, along with CEO Kim Se Eui, alleged an attack on a whistleblower in New York.
Consulate's Position
The South Korean Consulate denied having received any notifications or reports of an attack.
- Involved Parties
- Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Sae Ron's family, CEO Kim Se Eui, The Consulate
- Location of Alleged Attack
- New York
- Consulate's Stance
- No Knowledge or Reports of an Attack
- Lawsuit Filed
- Kim Soo Hyun filed a lawsuit for 12 Billion KRW
