Among victims of sexual crimes who have sued the perpetrator, as it has been revealed that the other party is not guilty of the crime, the number of cases where the victim is instead accused of making a false accusation is increasing. This is because most cases take place in an intimate space and investigations rely on the victim's statement. This is due to the nature of sexual crime cases that are ongoing, and when the victim's statement is overturned during the investigation or later revealed to be different from the facts, credibility can easily be lost.... The following is omitted....

Wonhwa Lee, a criminal lawyer at Roel Law Firm, also said, “Cases where victims turn into suspects of false accusations occur more frequently than you might think, and these incidents become secondary harm to victims who have suffered emotional trauma. Therefore, it may be wise to receive assistance from a criminal lawyer to reduce the burden of preparing documents, making statements, and at the trial from the time of filing a complaint.” He continued, “When appointing a criminal lawyer, the lawyer in charge during the middle of the case may be wise.” He added, “You need to make sure that nothing changes, and it is a good idea to choose a lawyer or law firm who will attend all investigative agencies and trials and meticulously represent all lawsuits on behalf of the victim.”