Former Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison and Detained in Court on Charges of Forced Molestation... Court Verdict

Busan District Court: "Power-Based Sexual Violence Using Superior Position"

Former Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don avoiding questions related to the trial and entering the courtroom. Photo by Sanghyun Lee lsh2055@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The Busan District Court's 6th Criminal Division (Chief Judge Ryu Seung-woo) sentenced former Busan Mayor Oh Geo-don to three years in prison and ordered his immediate detention in court on charges including forced sexual assault and injury of an employee.

The court stated, "The defendant's actions constitute sexual violence by abuse of power, exploiting a significantly superior position over the victim."

A representative from a women's organization that supported the victim said, "It is fortunate that a prison sentence was handed down, but since there was no settlement with the victim and former Mayor Oh does not sincerely reflect on his actions, we expected a sentence of more than seven years, so it is regrettable," and announced plans to appeal.

Earlier, on the morning of the 29th, former Mayor Oh appeared at the first trial sentencing hearing held at the Busan District Court and repeatedly said to the press, "I apologize again."

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