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Internet hot over ’bikini protest’

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By Kim Rahn
  • Published Jan 30, 2012 6:29 pm KST
  • Updated Jan 30, 2012 6:29 pm KST

Novelist hits ‘Naggomsu’ hosts for sexually-harassing comments

By Kim Rahn

A “bikini protest” in support of a jailed podcast host is igniting a stir, with some comments by men on the photos revealing women’s cleavage drawing criticism.

The issue arose on Jan. 20 when a woman posted a photo of herself in a bikini on a website calling for the release of former lawmaker Chung Bong-ju, who co-hosted the anti-President Lee Myung-bak talk show “Naneun Ggomsuda” (I’m a petty trickster), often called “Naggomsu.”

Chung was put behind bars late last year after being found guilty of defaming Lee by spreading false rumors about him during