Episode 248: Korean Female Air Force Sergeant Takes Her Own Life On Her Wedding Day - Case of Lee Yeram
Yeram’s wedding day was almost perfect. It was one of the happiest days of her life in a very long time.
She spent the day grabbing fast food with her new husband, unpacking their newlywed house, and calling each other “wife” and “husband.”
Later that night, on their wedding night, Lee Yeram would take her own life. Why? Why would she do this after one of the happiest moments of her life? Just 81 days prior, she was sexually assaulted by her Air Force senior sergeant. This case would become one of South Korea’s most talked about cases with layers of corruption.
The song made by Lee Yeram’s brother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjU9i6ce_sg
With pictures and videos of Lee Yeram
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwBaORtsxrI&t=34s
Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com
If you’re having thoughts of hopelessness: Call (1-800-273-8255) or go to https://988lifeline.org (https://988lifeline.org)
If you’re experiencing school violence and don’t know where to start: https://www.crisistextline.org
(Please just know that whatever you’re feeling right now feels overwhelming permanent but that’s not true. I know whatever I say might not resonate but just know that the person you’re supposed to be, the one that’s carefree, happy, and excited about life is blooming inside of you - you owe it to yourself to make sure that person gets a chance. I would feel honored and blessed to meet that person one day so please keep going!)
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Production Note:
Rotten Mango has not done original reporting on this case. The stories are based on existing material (listed in show notes).
The RM team works hard to make sure everything you’re listening to is as accurate as possible and we try to use multiple sources to verify the facts. Creative liberties may be taken in certain cases during the presentation of the case. Please email us at rottenmangop@gmail.com if you have any questions!