Prosecution Seeks 1 Year 6 Months Prison Sentence for Cha Seung-seok, Second Generation of Aekyung, for Propofol Use

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The prosecution has requested a sentence of 1 year and 6 months imprisonment for former Aekyung Development CEO Chae Seung-seok, who was indicted on charges of habitual administration of the psychotropic anesthetic 'Propofol.'

On the morning of the 18th, at the Seoul Central District Court before Judge Jeong Jong-geon of Criminal Division 9, the prosecution requested that Chae be sentenced accordingly along with an order to confiscate 45.32 million won. The prosecution stated, "Despite having a prior record of similar offenses, he reoffended and the number of offenses is considerable, indicating poor criminal nature," but also explained the reason for the sentence request by saying, "He confessed from the early stages of the investigation and cooperated sincerely by submitting diaries and mobile phones."

In the final defense, the lawyer appealed for leniency, saying, "Chae has completely overcome his Propofol addiction through hospital treatment and exercise, and although he is subject to punishment, he expressed relief that he was caught before it was too late." Chae himself, in his final statement, said, "I regret and reflect on my actions," and added, "I will definitely overcome this through continuous treatment and exercise and become a new person."

Chae was indicted on charges of habitual administration of Propofol at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is also accused of conspiring with the clinic director and others to falsify medical records. The prosecution confirmed Chae's charges while investigating the clinic, which was suspected of administering Propofol to second- and third-generation chaebols, in November of last year.

The court has scheduled the sentencing hearing for Chae on the 10th of next month.

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