40s on Probation for Assaulting Paramedic Dispatched After Report

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Yeonju Kim] A man in his 40s who assaulted a 119 paramedic dispatched after a rescue request was sentenced to probation.

The Jeju District Court Criminal Division 3 (Presiding Judge Junseok Park) announced on the 29th that Jeong Mo (45), who was indicted for violating the 119 Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Act, was sentenced to 6 months in prison with 2 years of probation. He was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.

The court stated, "The defendant's crime is not minor as he obstructed the rescue activities of the 119 paramedics," but added, "However, considering that he committed the crime impulsively while intoxicated and showed remorse, and that he has no prior convictions of imprisonment or heavier sentences," explaining the sentencing rationale.

Jeong is accused of assaulting paramedic A, who was dispatched after a report, on the stairs of the second floor of a building in Ido-dong, Jeju City, at around 1:12 a.m. on March 20.

He is also accused of attempting to hit paramedic B, who was dispatched together with A.

On the day of the incident, it was reported that A was intoxicated and had requested rescue from 119 after falling and injuring himself on the building stairs.

During the trial, A reportedly pleaded for leniency, stating that he swung his fist impulsively while intoxicated.

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