Kim Jeon-soo, a lawyer at Hanbyol Law LLC, said that in this case, the fact that Mr. A continued the relationship despite knowing about the other person's intellectual disability could be a criminal disadvantage. He emphasized the need for careful preparation, especially when defending against the charges.

Noting that victim testimony and the nature of the disability are likely to be weighed heavily in investigations and trials, Mr. Kim advised that simple messages and recordings may not be enough, and that evidence needs to be corroborated with a strategy to explain the knowledge of the disability. In addition, he advised that from the initial investigation stage, active legal responses, evidence preservation and organization, and specific defense preparations such as expert opinions should be thoroughly prepared.