Overview
- Access to the proxy-run Tistory blog was restricted on Tuesday, with a notice citing violations of the platform’s policies.
- The now-removed entry, titled “Award acceptance speech,” celebrated recognition for completing a 2026 prison education program and mentioned a prize of a box of cup noodles.
- The blog has been operated by Cho’s legal representative since January 2024, posting letters and photos he sends from prison, including a certificate and messages from fellow inmates.
- Online criticism intensified over his perceived lack of remorse and the risk of secondary harm to victims, prompting calls to shut down his public communications.
- Cho, the ringleader of the Telegram “Baksa Room,” is incarcerated at Gyeongbuk Northern Correctional Institution No. 1 and is serving a total of 47 years and four months after multiple convictions.