Lee Young-hoon is a former professor at Seoul National University. He said he was not justifying colonial rule, but trying to pinpoint the pattern of colonial rule in Japan.

Professor Lee Young-hoon dismisses social criticism as "reading books" and "disputing academically." SBS reporters interviewed Professor Lee Young-hoon on condition that the entire interview was released to verify his claim.

▶ 'Comfort Women' Controversy 'Lee Yeon-hoon, "I don't think you're hurt"