Sex offender Cho Ju-bin receives an additional 5-year prison sentence for his involvement in the sexual exploitation of a minor, in the infamous 'Baksa Room' case.
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Meet Cho Ju-bin, the notorious mastermind behind the "Baksa Room" on Telegram - a chatroom infamous for distributing sexually explicit content involving underage victims. Caught red-handed on March 25, 2020 [YONHAP], Ju-bin, also known as "Baksa" or "Doctor," facilitated multiple chatrooms under various aliases, luring in victims with fake job offers before blackmailing and manipulating them into producing the despicable content [1][4].
As the scandal unfolded, authorities uncovered countless other culprits. These individuals ran their own chatrooms or acted as accomplices, victimizing women and girls through sophisticated and coordinated means [3][4].
Regrettably, Cho Ju-bin isn't South Korea's only infamous cybercriminal. In 2025, Kim Nok-wan was apprehended for leading yet another Telegram-based sextortion ring, exploiting over 234 victims since 2020 [2].
The victims of these digital sex crimes are predominantly females and minors, often initially tricked with promises of part-time jobs or modeling gigs, only to be blackmailed and victims of psychological trauma, social stigma, and ongoing harm [1][4].
The "Nth Room" case has sent shockwaves across South Korea, sparking public outrage, legal reforms, and more vigilant oversight of online messaging platforms. This horrifying ordeal serves as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers lurking within the digital world.
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[1] "Hearing Suspects of 'Nth Room' Case, Prosecution Uses Analysis of Deleted Messages," Korean Herald, August 4, 2020.[2] "Kim Nok-wan Arrested for Leading Second 'Nth Room' Case," Arirang News, August 2, 2025.[3] "Hundreds of Victims Uncovered in South Korea's 'Nth Room' Scandal," The Guardian, June 11, 2020.[4] "S. Korea's Cho Ju-bin Gets 40-Year Jail Term in 'Nth Room' Chatroom Scandal," Reuters, May 12, 2021.
- The "Nth Room" case, which shocked South Korea and exposed the dangers of online exploitation, has led to a surge in discussions about general-news topics, including the importance of health-and-wellness measures for victims of sexual-health crimes.
- As authorities continue to investigate cybercrimes and bring perpetrators to justice in crimes-and-justice cases, such as the "Nth Room" scandal, the rise of deepfake technology in creating pornographic content has become a significant concern for the science community, necessitating research and safeguards to prevent further abuse.
