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Legal dispute involving actor Hwang Jung-min

Overview

A legal dispute involving South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min and a woman, referred to as A, has progressed through criminal and civil proceedings. Initially, the conflict centered on allegations of stalking and claims of a private relationship. A released call recordings to argue their connection was “completely different from fans,” while Hwang’s agency, Sam Company, maintained that A was a stalker subject to restraining measures.

Following a request for a formal trial by the defendant, the Uijeongbu District Court Goyang Branch sentenced the woman to a 6 million won fine and ordered her to complete 40 hours of a stalking treatment program. The court determined that her frequent messages to Hwang and his family caused significant anxiety. The ruling noted that the defendant was aware the victim did not wish to be contacted.

The court rejected the defendant’s defense that the relationship was mutual, noting that her actions violated the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes. Evidence presented included messages containing suicide implications, wills, and photos of animal carcasses. The court found the frequency and content of her messages exceeded any justifiable reason.

While the defendant has announced plans to appeal and is pursuing a civil lawsuit for approximately 200 million won in damages, Sam Company stated they intend to pursue further legal action regarding the spread of false information and maliciously edited recordings. The agency emphasized that stalking behavior that “threatens lives cannot be justified.”

Entities

Uijeongbu District Court Goyang Branch · Sam Company · Hwang Jung-min · Uijeongbu District Court Goyang Branch · Han Jung-soo

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] A woman in her 40s was sentenced to a 6 million won fine in the first instance trial. isplus.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] The defendant was ordered to complete 40 hours of a stalking treatment program. isplus.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 2 SOURCES] Prosecutors had previously requested a 10 million won fine. www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 2 SOURCES] The court ruled the frequency and content of the messages were sufficient to cause anxiety or fear. www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 2 SOURCES] Sam Company plans to take legal action against the spread of false information and edited recordings. isplus.com · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 2 SOURCES] The defendant's legal team intends to appeal the verdict. www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr
[● 2 SOURCES] The defendant has filed a separate civil lawsuit seeking approximately 200 million won in damages. www.hani.co.kr · www.tenasia.co.kr

Timeline

16 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Hwang Jung-min stalker fined 6 million won by South Korean court
A South Korean court fined a woman 6 million won for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, rejecting her claims of a mutual relationship and ordering 40 hours of stalking prevention training.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Hwang Jung-min embroiled in legal dispute over stalking allegations
Actor Hwang Jung-min and a woman identified as A are embroiled in a legal battle over stalking allegations and private relationship claims, involving call recordings and a 200 million won lawsuit.

Sources

ekr.chosunonline.com · english.hani.co.kr · hani.co.kr · isplus.com · joongboo.com · mbn.mk.co.kr · seoul.co.kr · sportschosun.com · tenasia.hankyung.com · time.news

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