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A gallery in Seoul has reportedly been promoting the works of an artist who was booked along with actor Yoo Ah-in, 37, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, through social media and other channels. Even after the artist was booked, the gallery included his name in a post introducing the schedule for an overseas exhibition. Some have criticized the public promotion of works by a person booked as a drug suspect as inappropriate.

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There is also an opinion that the matter should be observed until a final court ruling is issued. Attorney Chon Hyeong Hwan of YK Law Firm explained, “Under criminal law, there is the principle of presumption of innocence, so a person should be regarded as innocent until a court ruling is issued.” He added, “When a person has public visibility, there are many cases where they become the target of a witch hunt.”

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Source: Chosun Biz, Reporter Hong In-seok, “Art Writer Booked on Drug Use Allegations as ‘Yoo Ah-in’s Acquaintance’… Gallery Focuses on Promoting His Works,” May 18, 2023.
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