'Sexual Assault Charges' Kang Ji-hwan Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Appeal Trial

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Actor Kang Ji-hwan, who was prosecuted for sexually assaulting and molesting two women in their 20s who were subcontractor employees, received a suspended prison sentence again in the appellate court.

The Criminal Division 1 of Suwon High Court (Chief Judge Noh Kyung-pil) on the 11th sentenced Kang, who was charged with quasi-rape and quasi-forced molestation, to 2 years and 6 months in prison with a 3-year suspension, the same as the original trial.

The court stated, "Considering the submitted evidence, the first trial's judgment recognizing guilt is appropriate," and added, "Taking into account the details of the case, the circumstances of the crime, and the victim's request for leniency, the sentence is neither excessively harsh nor lenient."

Kang was prosecuted for allegedly drinking with two women in their 20s who were subcontractor employees at his home last July, then entering the room where they were sleeping, sexually assaulting one staff member and molesting another.

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