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South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum, 40, has mistakenly accused a young office worker, referred to as Ms. J, of having an affair with her husband.
Hwang erroneously labelled her as a “mistress” in a social media post that quickly went viral, according to a report by the Hankook Ilbo, a Korean-language daily newspaper and affiliate of The Korea Times.
The accusation, made without proper verification, thrust Ms. J into the unwelcome spotlight and subjected her to widespread scrutiny and online harassment.
Hwang, whose marital journey has…