Unknown Korean YouTuber arrested in the Philippines for impregnating 13-year-old girl
A Korean YouTuber, known for his overseas volunteer work, was arrested on June 11 in the Philippines. Authorities confirmed he impregnated a 13-year-old girl, who recently gave birth to his child.
The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, had been living with the underage girl in a northern Philippine city. He faces multiple criminal cases under child protection and anti-trafficking laws.
He ran a YouTube channel promoting charitable efforts to aid children in poverty with education. His videos showed “study rooms” helping children read, write, and stay in school. Donations he publicly mentioned exceeded ₩10.0 million KRW (about $7,340 USD).
Local police began investigating after spotting underage minors frequently appearing in his videos during cyber patrols. His content raised concerns as he often requested donations from Korean viewers.
The case highlights growing worries about sexual exploitation of vulnerable children in the Philippines, where the age of sexual consent was raised from 12 to 16 in 2022.
The accused is currently held in custody while investigations continue.
“The accused had been living with the underage girl in a northern Philippine city and was arrested on June 11.”
— Philippine National Police, via GMA Network
