An individual identified as A, who has been labeled as broadcaster Park Na-rae’s so-called “injection aunt,” has expressed strong objections and announced plans for legal action against a doctor who appeared on SBS’s Curious Stories Y.
On January 24, A posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, directly calling out the doctor who was interviewed on the program. A claimed that the doctor appeared on the broadcast under the title of “dermatology specialist,” despite allegedly not holding official certification as a board-certified dermatologist. According to A, this misrepresentation could have misled viewers into believing the doctor’s comments carried authoritative medical credibility.
A stated, “Using a specialist title without proper qualifications on a public broadcast is not a simple mistake. It is a serious act that can influence public opinion by falsely presenting medical authority.” A further argued that the interview took place while the case is still under investigation and before any judicial conclusion had been reached.
The post also criticized the doctor for allegedly speaking as though it had already been confirmed that the suspect had obtained cross-prescriptions of psychotropic drugs from multiple medical institutions. A claimed this violated the principle of presumption of innocence and effectively portrayed them as a criminal, resulting in severe emotional distress, reputational damage, and social stigma.
A emphasized that a formal legal notice outlining these concerns had already been sent to the doctor. “If there is no correction, clarification, or responsible action taken after receipt of this notice, I will file a criminal complaint with investigative authorities and pursue all possible legal measures,” A warned.
In additional remarks, A criticized both the doctor’s continued social media activity and the production team of Curious Stories Y, accusing them of failing to issue corrections despite being contacted. A also argued that the media’s repeated use of the sensationalized term “injection aunt” has fueled public harassment based on unverified claims from a manager’s tip.
A concluded by stating that the truth should be determined solely through official investigations, adding, “The only place I can speak the truth is before investigative authorities.” A also shared excerpts from AI-assisted legal consultations, raising concerns about potential violations of Korea’s communications secrecy laws.
The controversy has sparked mixed reactions online, with commenters both expressing support for A and demanding transparency, including calls for the doctor to publicly verify their medical credentials.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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