30s Man Who Killed Woman After Assaulting Her to "Prevent Report" Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A man in his 30s who assaulted a woman and then killed her to prevent her from reporting the incident was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The Criminal Division 11 of Daejeon District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Yong-chan) announced on the 9th that A (35), who was tried on charges of murder and other offenses for killing a woman whom he claimed insulted him, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The court stated the sentencing rationale, saying, "This is a crime that took a human life and deserves severe punishment," but also considered as mitigating factors that "the crime appears to have been committed impulsively and a substantial amount was deposited for victim compensation."

Regarding the prosecution's request for an electronic monitoring device (electronic anklet) order, the court dismissed it, stating, "It is difficult to conclude that the defendant will reoffend after completing the sentence."

A was previously indicted on charges of killing woman B after entering a motel together following a meeting at a bar in Daejeon in July of last year.

During the trial, A reportedly admitted to the crime, stating, "She insulted me, hit me, and I killed her to prevent her from reporting it."

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