Park Shin-young, clarifies 'delivery worker traffic accident' after 5 years... "legal action"

"It's not about evading responsibility... I will live with a heart of atonement for the rest of my life."Explains claims such as not getting out of the car... Fine of 15 million won confirmedAnnouncer Park Shin-young revealed her belated explanation regarding a traffic accident that occurred five years ago, stating that she will also take legal action going forward. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Park Shin-young, a broadcaster and former MBC Sports Plus announcer, has announced legal action against false information related to a past fatal traffic accident.On the 11th, Park Shin-young posted a lengthy statement on her social media (SNS) to clarify her position on the controversy surrounding her and the past accident. This comes as her recent TikTok live activities have gained attention, bringing the fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in 2021 back into the spotlight, and she explained the meaning of her previous day's emotional post and clarified some reports.Earlier, on the 10th, Park Shin-young wrote, "I have now become strong and brave enough to speak out for myself," adding, "No matter what anyone says, I am living my best life with a clear conscience." She continued, "I will not easily crumble, even if it's out of resentment for enduring the difficult times so far, so please don't worry."In response, Park Shin-young emphasized that the expression 'resentful' does not mean dissatisfaction with the outcome of the accident or the court's judgment. She explained, "It does not mean I deny responsibility for the accident or regret my silence until now," adding, "For a long time, I have lived bearing not only the responsibility for my mistakes but also the criticism for stories that were not true."She further stated, "There were repeated moments when I felt I couldn't endure any longer, and times when I was so devastated that I wanted to give up on life," adding, "It was a resolution not to give up on my life that I have protected so hard, or to make the time I have lived in vain with a reckless choice out of momentary despair."In particular, Park Shin-young said, "The reports and rumors that I hid in the car without getting out immediately after the accident, or that I did not take action even though the deceased was trapped under the car, are completely untrue," and "I wanted to explain at the time, but in a situation where one person had passed away, I was afraid that explaining my position might be seen as evading responsibility, and I remained silent for fear of causing further pain to the bereaved family."However, Park Shin-young claims that while she was silent, false information was repeatedly spread through some YouTube channels and media outlets. She stated, "I believe I must take responsibility for the accident," but added, "I had to be criticized for actions I did not commit."She also announced her intention to take legal action. Park Shin-young said, "I know that I can be a target of criticism because I am a public figure, and I have no intention of preventing fair criticism regarding the accident," adding, "However, I do not think I should have to tolerate actions that distort the facts or spread unconfirmed information as if it were true."She then hinted at strong action against acts that may constitute defamation and insult, including requests for correction and rebuttal reports for false reports.Furthermore, Park Shin-young reiterated her apology, saying, "I will not forget the accident of that day in the future," and "As I said in court, I will live with a heart of atonement for the rest of my life, and I will not lose my apologies to the deceased and their bereaved family."Meanwhile, in May 2021, Park Shin-young was involved in an accident where her SUV collided with a motorcycle at an intersection in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The 50-year-old male motorcyclist died in the accident. At the time, Park Shin-young was reportedly driving at 102 km/h on a road with a speed limit of 40 km/h.Park Shin-young was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents (Death) and was sentenced to a fine of 15 million won by the Seoul Western District Court in December of the same year. Park Shin-young, who had suspended her broadcasting activities, has recently been sharing her updates through SNS and TikTok live.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]