[Edaily Reporter Gim Ga Yeong ] Former news anchor Park Shin-young has clarified inaccuracies regarding a past accident and announced that she will take legal action.

On the 11th, Park Shin-young posted a lengthy message on her social

, beginning with: “Claims that I hid in the car without even getting out immediately after the accident, or that I took no action even though the deceased was trapped under the vehicle, are inconsistent with the actual circumstances and my actions at the time of the accident.”
She explained the reason for her belated clarification, saying, “I wanted to correct these claims at the time, but given that someone had passed away, I struggled with whether actively defending myself was the right thing to do as a human being toward the deceased and their bereaved family.” She added, “However, while I remained silent, stories that did not match the facts were repeatedly reproduced and spread.”
Park Shin-young clarified, “At the time of the accident, the airbags deployed and the vehicle’s emergency SOS system activated automatically. I personally reported the accident and requested rescue assistance during a call connected through the vehicle’s speakers.” She added, “Because the emergency call and the call to confirm my location continued, I was unable to exit the vehicle immediately.”
She continued, “I have always believed that I am fully responsible for my mistakes regarding the accident. Just as I stated in court that I would spend the rest of my life atoning for my actions, that sentiment remains unchanged today,” and confided, “While my recent TikTok Live streams may appear to be nothing more than me laughing and having fun on camera, that does not mean I have forgotten the past. I continue to live with a sense of remorse.”
She added, “I do not believe I should have to tolerate acts that distort the facts, spread unverified information as if it were true, or damage a person’s character with baseless rumors.” She continued, “I will take responsibility for the mistakes I have made, but I do not believe that accepting criticism for actions I did not commit is the way to take responsibility.”
She then signaled her intention to take legal action. Park Shin-young emphasized, “I plan to respond firmly to any acts that may be deemed illegal, including reports containing false information, the dissemination of false facts, sensationalist reporting that distorts the facts or causes misunderstandings, malicious posts and comments, as well as threats and repeated harassment via private messages.”
In 2021, Park Shin-young was driving a car at an intersection in front of Sangam Elementary School in Sangam-dong, Seoul, when she collided with a motorcycle; the motorcycle rider died as a result of the accident.
Park Shin-young apologized, stating, “I sped up thinking I needed to get through quickly while the light was yellow, and my speeding caused the death of the motorcyclist,” adding, “I will humbly accept any criticism or punishment and spend the rest of my life atoning for my actions.” In December of the same year, Park Shin-young was fined 15 million won for violating the Special Act on the Handling of Traffic Accidents (causing death).
Park Shin-young, who had suspended all activities following the accident, recently resumed her activities by launching a TikTok channel under the name “Anna.”