Former SBS Anchor Kim Seong-jun Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Illegal Filming at Subway Station

Former Anchor Kim "I Will Live Reflecting and Serving"... Court Sentencing on the 17th of This Month

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The prosecution has requested a prison sentence for Kim Seong-jun (55), former SBS anchor, who was indicted on charges of illegally filming a woman with a mobile phone at a subway station.

At the trial of Kim, held under Judge Park Kang-min of the Seoul Southern District Court Criminal Division 13, on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (filming using a camera, etc.), the prosecution asked for a six-month prison sentence.

They also requested an order to disclose his personal information and a three-year employment restriction at institutions related to children and adolescents as well as welfare facilities for the disabled.

The prosecution explained the reason for the request, stating, "Although the victim reached a settlement, the number and nature of the offenses were taken into consideration."

Kim’s defense attorney stated, "The defendant lost his job after the incident and suffered great damage that shook the rest of his life. He is remorseful, receiving related treatment, and according to medical experts, the possibility of reoffending is low."

Kim, given the opportunity to speak, said, "I sincerely reflected while reading the handwritten petition submitted by the victim. I will accept the lawful punishment and live with reflection and service."

After the trial, Kim told reporters, "I will continue to spend time in repentance. I suppose I will not be able to return to broadcasting or work related to the media."

Kim is accused of secretly filming a woman’s lower body at Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station on Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 5 around 11:55 p.m. on July 3 last year. Although he denied the crime at the time, several photos believed to be secretly taken of women were found on his mobile phone.

Kim resigned immediately after the news of his police investigation was reported, and the radio program he hosted was also canceled.

Meanwhile, the sentencing trial for Kim is scheduled to be held on the afternoon of the 17th of this month.

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