# JMS leadership sexual crime prosecution

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jms-leadership-sexual-crime-prosecution
> Updated: 2026-09-10T06:15:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

South Korean prosecutors have requested prison sentences for four high-ranking officials of the Christian Gospel Mission (JMS). The defendants are accused of aiding sexual crimes committed by leader Jung Myung-seok and coercing victims into signing documents to prevent legal complaints between 2018 and 2022.

Prosecutors sought prison terms ranging from 1 to 3.5 years. They also requested that three defendants undergo sexual violence treatment lectures, face personal information disclosure, and receive a 10-year ban from working with children and adolescents. Sentencing for these individuals is expected next month.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Jeju prosecutors seek seven years for man accused of harassing and kidnapping attempt

Jeju prosecutors have sought a seven-year sentence for a man in his 60s accused of sexually harassing and attempting to kidnap a middle school student in Jeju City.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-prosecutors-seek-seven-years-for-man-accused-of-harassing-and-kidnapping-attempt

### 2026-08-24: JMS officials face prison sentences for aiding Jung Myung-seok's sexual crimes

Prosecutors in South Korea have sought prison sentences of 1 to 3.5 years for four JMS officials accused of aiding Jung Myung-seok's sexual crimes and coercing victims into not reporting the abuse.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jms-officials-face-prison-sentences-for-aiding-jung-myung-seoks-sexual-crimes

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