[Subtitle News] "Let's Raise Funds for 'Ol-darc's' Legal Fees"... Will a Support Account Be Opened for the 'Olympic Park Hero'?

Calls are growing to launch a fundraising campaign for a woman who has been dubbed "Ol-darc" by some protesters after she single-handedly blocked access to a vote-counting station in Jamsil.

Yesterday, June 17, a post was uploaded to an online community suggesting that "a fundraising campaign for 'Ol-darc' should be started."

The author argued that funds for legal fees must be raised, stating, "If 'Ol-darc' is investigated by the police, she will be at a disadvantage without legal assistance."

Another user wrote, "I have already spoken to Representative Hwang Kyo-ahn's side to protect 'Ol-darc,' and since I have connections in the pro-Yoon legal circle, I will help as much as I can."

In response, one netizen commented, "I have already set aside money to sponsor her legal fees if any trouble arises for 'Ol-darc,'" while another insisted that a support account should be opened immediately.

Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Freedom and Innovation Party, also took to his social media to praise the woman as a "patriotic comrade" and expressed his intention to provide free legal representation.

"Ol-darc" is a portmanteau of "Olympic Park" and "Joan of Arc." It is a nickname given by some protesters to the woman who blocked the 2-1 entrance of the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium on June 16, preventing Korean Sport & Olympic Committee staff from entering.

As images combining Joan of Arc with the woman have spread widely, particularly across certain online communities, some have raised critical voices.

(Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News | Source: Online community 'DC Inside')

Netizens have reacted with comments such as, "Do they think she's an independence fighter?" and "It is difficult to understand why they are heroizing someone who committed an illegal act."

The police have launched a pre-investigation into the woman.

A police official stated, "We are conducting an investigation by identifying illegal activities and subjects based on the analysis of evidence," adding, "We are analyzing relevant footage while applying charges of obstruction of business."

(Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Source: Online community 'DC Inside' | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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