A website displaying the names and photos of the seven defendants accused of SA at Cornell University (Photo: Screenshot of ‘TheCornell7’)
According to The Korea Times on the 30th of last month, following the disclosure of the incident, personal details, such as names, photos, and workplaces, of the seven accused individuals have been rapidly circulating across U.S. online communities.
In particular, as there is relatively little public information available about one defendant identified as Korean (Mr. Lee) compared to the others, some overseas internet users are posting messages directly asking Korean netizens for assistance.
One user posted a message urging Koreans to "find one of their own," while another wrote, "I leave it to Korean netizens." There was a flurry of comments specifically highlighting the investigative prowess of Korean internet users and expressing hope that they would uncover the identity of the individual, identified as Mr. Lee.
The incident came to light after a female Cornell University student, identified as "A," alleged that she had been SA'ed by seven male students at the "Chi Phi" fraternity house on campus in October 2024. She was 20 years old at the time.
According to A's account, she was SA'ed while incapacitated after consuming alcohol and drugs provided by fraternity members. Although she reported the incident to the police about three weeks later, prosecutors at the time did not pursue criminal charges.
A dropped out of school following the incident. However, the victim's legal representative stated that of the seven males identified as perpetrators, only two were expelled, while the others received lighter disciplinary measures such as suspension or the assignment of an essay.
A recently filed a civil lawsuit against those involved. As the case has garnered public attention, local prosecutors have also reopened their investigation.
Following these revelations, the real names and photographs of the alleged perpetrators have been circulating on social media and other platforms. A dedicated website has even appeared, compiling and publishing their personal information.
Efforts to identify the individual in question have extended to the Korean-American community.
Netizens are uncovering and sharing details such as the individual's Korean name, educational background, and past activities, while various claims regarding their family ties and background are also circulating.
Some have even alleged that the individual is a family member of a former high-ranking official.
1. [+303, -5]
May the late Mr. Lee Honggu rest in peace. He was truly a wonderful person. How is his grandson doing? I recall knowing that he went to Cornell University, but my memory is a bit hazy now
2. [+259 -6]
I heard he even changed his American name, apparently, he’s the grandson of a Prime Minister. He committed crimes, yet now he’s walking around carrying a funeral portrait because he’s holding a memorial service this year. I heard it was even on the news. Was his surname Lee?
3. [+140, -2]
To think someone would go all the way to the U.S. and commit a s** crime... First off, please issue a conscription notice. If he's renounced his Korean citizenship or are U.S. nationals with no ties to Korea, then never mind. ã…‹
4. [+37, 0]
It all got leaked, yet only the Korean media is hiding it up like this. Is that why they made such a huge fuss about the "assailant's" angle? I thought they were totally overreacting over details that were already public knowledge
5. [+34, -1]
What are you talking about? A Thai unnie already leaked photos from inside the military baseã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ International fans were way faster than us, they must really hate Kopinos, because they were lightning-fast at digging up his personal infoã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹
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