Former National Judo Representative Wang Ki-chun... Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault of a Minor

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Former national judo athlete Wang Gichun, who was arrested and indicted on charges of sexually assaulting underage female students, was sentenced to six years in prison.

On the 20th, the Criminal Division 12 of Daegu District Court (Chief Judge Lee Jingwan) sentenced Wang Gichun to six years in prison for violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth Against Sexual Offenses, among other charges. Additionally, he was ordered to be banned from employment in child and youth-related and welfare facilities for eight years and to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program.

In February 2017, Wang Gichun was accused of sexually assaulting A (17), who attended the gym he operated. He is also charged with having sexual relations multiple times with his student B (16) from August last year until February this year, as well as attempted sexual assault.

On this day, the court stated, "The defendant, who has not been forgiven by the victims, denied the crimes and showed no remorse, even pressuring for settlements. Since the victims are suffering from symptoms such as social phobia, appropriate punishment is necessary."

However, the court dismissed the prosecution's request to attach an electronic tracking device. The court also acquitted him of the primary charge under the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth Against Sexual Offenses (rape, etc.) due to lack of evidence of violence or threats, stating it was "a case of no proof of crime."

Meanwhile, the prosecution had requested a nine-year prison sentence, disclosure of personal information, and an order to attach an electronic tracking device during the final trial earlier this month.

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