The first n번방 creator 'GodGod' after the warrant hearing: "I admit the charges, sorry to the victims"

The individual known as 'GodGod,' who is reported to have created the Telegram chat room for sharing sexual exploitation materials, arrived at the Andong branch of Daegu District Court on the morning of the 12th to undergo a detention warrant hearing.
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[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Gwan-ju and Song Seung-yoon] A(24), the original creator of the Telegram 'n번방' who produced and distributed sexually exploitative videos, appeared in court on the 12th for a pre-arrest detention hearing (warrant review).

At 11 a.m. that day, Gwak Hyung-seop, the warrant judge at Andong Branch of Daegu District Court, conducted the warrant review for A, who is accused of producing and distributing child sexual exploitation materials.

A, who was detained at Andong Police Station's detention center, briefly appeared outside before going to court, covering his face with a black hat and mask. When reporters asked, "Do you admit the charges?" and "Do you have anything to say to the victims?" he remained silent.

However, after the warrant review, when asked if he admitted the charges, A replied, "I admit." When asked if he had anything to say to the victims, he said "I'm sorry" twice.

A is accused of producing sexually exploitative videos of women, including minors, and distributing them in the Telegram chatroom n번방. He used the nickname 'GodGod' on Telegram.

He was known as one of the three main operators of n번방 along with Jo Joo-bin (24), who ran the 'Doctor's Room,' and Jeon Mo (38), known as 'Watchman.' The n번방 originally created by A was the origin of many similar n번방s that followed.

The Cyber Safety Division of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency summoned A on the 9th for investigation, obtained a confession, and then urgently arrested him on charges including violation of the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse, subsequently applying for an arrest warrant.

The decision on whether to issue the warrant is expected as early as that afternoon. If the warrant is issued, the police plan to announce detailed investigation results and specific criminal facts. Additionally, a personal information disclosure committee will be held to decide whether to disclose A's identity.

A police official said, "The date for the personal information disclosure committee has not been set yet, but it is expected to be decided within the day."

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