Controversy over disclosure of personal information of Daejeon Seonyu Elementary School teacher Personal information of teacher B, who murdered an elementary school student, is spreading through the community. Will the police decide to disclose personal information? Summary of the current investigation status and controversy.

The murder of an elementary school student that occurred at Daejeon Seonyu Elementary School on the 10th is causing great shock nationwide. The perpetrator, a female teacher in her 40s, B, murdered a student in a daycare classroom and attempted to take her own life.

However, B's personal information is spreading rapidly through online communities, causing controversy . While the police have not officially released his personal information, information that his surname is 'Myeong' and that his 'son took the CSAT this year' is being shared in communities.

Let's find out together whether the police will release the personal information and whether the information being spread online is safe.

1 Daejeon Seonyu Elementary School teacher, who is he?
Just a day after the incident, information about the perpetrator's personal information is circulating in the community. Following the spread of information that he is the 'homeroom teacher of Class 3, Grade 2 at Daejeon Seonyu Elementary School,' information was also posted that he is a member of the class of '95, currently 48 years old, and that his son took the CSAT this year.

Of course, it has not been confirmed whether this is 100% true, but many people are responding that this is practically a personal information disclosure.

“But what’s the point if the police don’t disclose personal information and it spreads through the community?”
“It’s all going to be made public anyway, so wouldn’t it be better to do it officially?”

Although there are reactions like this, it is important to remember that information spread without official disclosure of personal information may be legally problematic.

2 Will the police release personal information?
As of now, the police have not disclosed Mr. B's real name, face, or personal information. However, in the case of such violent crimes, personal information can be disclosed if certain conditions are met under the 'Special Act on the Punishment of Specific Violent Crimes.'

Conditions for disclosure of personal information
- The severity of the crime, the brutality, the extent of the damage, etc.
- The evidence will be clear. Mr. B has already confessed.
- Citizens' right to know and the need to prevent repeat offenses

However, the police have not yet made an official statement regarding the disclosure of Mr. B's personal information, citing the fact that he is still receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and that the investigation is ongoing.

If the police decide to make personal information public, there is a high possibility that official information such as your real name, face, age, and occupation will be released.

3 Is it okay to distribute personal information online?
Mr. B's surname, academic background, and family relationships have already been shared in the community, which is no different from revealing his personal information. However, spreading personal information without an official announcement from the police can lead to legal issues.

It may be spreading illegal information.
- In case of spreading false information or incorrect information
- Defamation: Defamation is possible even if it is true.
- Problems with personal injury and secondary harm

In fact, whenever such incidents occur, innocent people often become victims of public disclosure of their personal information, so we must be careful.

4. Progress of police investigation
Police have now confirmed that Mr. B had been receiving treatment for depression since 2018 and returned to work in December of last year after a leave of absence. It has also been revealed that he purchased a weapon near the school on the day of the incident.

What the police are currently investigating
- Judging from the fact that Mr. B said, “It doesn’t matter which child it is,” it is possible that he did not have any specific grudge.

- There is growing controversy over responsibility for the fact that a teacher with a history of depression was left to act strangely after returning to work, but no action was taken.

- The possibility of public disclosure has not been decided yet, but considering public outrage, there is a possibility that it will be disclosed.

As of now, the police have not decided to release the identity, but the identity is already being spread online. However, spreading information that has not been officially released by the police can be legally risky.

Your thoughts are
Do you think the police should release personal information?
Do you think that the distribution of personal information is a problem?

I think we should continue to pay attention to this incident in the future. Please leave your opinions in the comments.

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