Baek In-kyu, the leader of the anti-feminist group New Men's Alliance, has died at the age of 36.
According to police, Baek was found dead around 8 a.m. in an apartment on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. He was reportedly living with his girlfriend, and no suicide note was discovered at the scene.
Authorities currently see no signs of foul play and are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
Baek led the New Men's Alliance, which advocates for men's rights and opposes feminism, and was active in YouTube broadcasts and public demonstrations. He participated in protests against the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Baek was also under police investigation for drug-related charges. He was arrested on May 24, 2025, for allegedly using methamphetamine in a motel in Incheon.
At that time, the court stated that the case was serious but denied a warrant for his arrest, citing his stable residence and low risk of evidence tampering or flight. Subsequent tests by the National Forensic Service confirmed the presence of drugs, and in June, police sent Baek to prosecutors on charges of violating drug laws without detention.
During police questioning, Baek reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine and stated that he purchased the drugs through Telegram.
Police plan to confirm the circumstances of Baek's death through interviews with acquaintances.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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