[Official Statement] KCC Furious at Korea Gas Corporation: "Absurd Conspiracy Theory ...
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When powerful organizations clash over narrative control, the line between "conspiracy theory" and legitimate criticism reveals how defamation claims can be weaponized to silence dissent.
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Theory Briefing
- KCC officially labeled a rival's accusations an 'absurd conspiracy theory,' invoking defamation law to shut down the narrative.
- Korea Gas Corporation's claims triggered a formal rebuttal, illustrating how institutional actors use legal framing to delegitimize critics.
- The dispute shows how 'conspiracy theory' as a label functions as a rhetorical weapon, not just a factual judgment.