'Sexual Assault on Woman Returning Home Late at Night' 20s Male Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] A man in his 20s who sexually assaulted women returning home late at night was sentenced to prison in court.

The Criminal Division 12 of the Seoul Western District Court (Chief Judge Lee Jeong-min) on the 17th sentenced Lee Mo (29), who was indicted for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, etc. (breaking and entering with quasi-rape), to three years in prison. He was also ordered to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program and was banned from working in welfare facilities related to children, adolescents, and the disabled for three years.

Lee was charged with following women returning home late at night and committing quasi-rape or forcibly molesting them. The man was investigated to have attacked the women while they were opening their doors. It was confirmed that some of the victims were minors.

The court stated the sentencing reasons, saying, "The method of the crime was extremely bold, and the degree of threat to the victims was quite severe. It caused victims irreparable shock and also heightened anxiety and fear among the general public."

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