Following her indictment, A told Japanese media that she was shocked by the legal action, stating that she never imagined her actions could be considered a crime. Legal experts, however, noted that a mistaken belief about the law is generally not enough to avoid criminal responsibility under South Korean law. As the court has not yet reached a decision regarding his objection, all eyes are now focused on how the trial will proceed and what kind of defense or arguments the accused will present during the hearing.
