Freelance broadcaster Kim Na-jung, who posted on social media (SNS) that she had used drugs in the Philippines, was referred to the prosecution. Earlier, Kim claimed that she was forcibly made to inhale drugs in the Philippines, but police determined that the evidence submitted by Kim could not prove the coercion.
The North Gyeonggi Police Agency's drug investigation unit stated on the 24th that Kim was sent to the prosecution without detention on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act (methamphetamine and synthetic marijuana usage).
Kim is facing allegations of drug use in the Philippines. Previously, before departing Manila on Nov. 12 last year, Kim posted on her SNS, "I confess that I used drugs in the Philippines," and added, "I feel like I might die, so I can't get on the plane."
Afterward, Kim returned to Incheon International Airport by passenger plane from Manila, Philippines. Upon her return, Kim underwent an investigation by the Incheon International Airport Police, and the case was transferred to the North Gyeonggi Police Agency considering her residence and other factors. Subsequently, Kim's side claimed that she was forcibly made to inhale drugs in the Philippines and submitted video evidence to the police.
Kim Na-jung's legal representative, attorney Kim Yeon-ki (Chungjeong Law Firm), stated in a statement, "The client's (drug) use occurred only this one time and was forced," asserting that there exists video material showing the circumstances that forced her to inhale drugs.
According to Kim's side, she was allegedly forced to inhale drug smoke while her hands were tied and blindfolded by a young businessman identified as A, whom she met in the Philippines. However, the police stated, "While we cannot disclose the nature or contents of the evidence materials, we have determined that it is insufficient to prove coercion based on this evidence."