Choi Young-joong, a former Cheongju city councilor, leaves Cheongwon Police Station in Cheongju, Monday, after being questioned for 15 hours over allegations of sexually abusing a minor. Yonhap
CHEONGJU — Police on Tuesday sought an arrest warrant for a former councilor of the central city of Cheongju on suspicion of paying for sex with a minor, officials said.
Choi Young-joong is accused of having sex with a middle school student in cars and motels on three occasions between 2024 and 2025 and demanding she send nude photos of herself.
Choi resigned as councilor on July 16 shortly after the allegations surfaced. He has admitted to having sex with her but denied knowing she was a minor.
The Cheongju Cheongwon Police Station filed for the arrest warrant, citing the gravity of the crime and concerns of evidence destruction.
