Prosecution Seeks 30-Year Prison Sentence in Second Trial for 'Doctor's Room' Second-in-Command Buda Kang Hoon

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The prosecution has also requested a heavy sentence of 30 years in prison in the appeal trial of Kang Hoon, known as 'Buddha,' the second-in-command of the so-called 'Doctor's Room,' who produced sexual exploitation materials and distributed them through the Telegram 'Doctor's Room.'

On the 6th, at the continuation of Kang's appeal trial held before the 9th Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court (Presiding Judges Moon Kwang-seop, Park Young-wook, Hwang Seong-mi), the prosecution stated, "We request that the defendant be sentenced to 30 years in prison, as in the original sentence."

They also requested orders for the attachment of an electronic location tracking device (electronic anklet) for 15 years, completion of a sexual violence treatment program, disclosure of personal information, and restrictions on employment at welfare facilities for the disabled.

The prosecution pointed out that Kang "was the person who assisted Jo Joo-bin in the Doctor's Room and held the position of second-in-command, creating an unprecedented group of sexual assault perpetrators and committing crimes in concert with Jo Joo-bin," adding, "He treated victims as objects and forced them into shocking crimes."

They emphasized, "Due to the organized nature of digital sex crimes, the harm continues and repeats, causing numerous victims to be unable to live normal lives, and the pain is beyond measure."

The court reviewed the written opinions submitted by Kang's side and decided to hold one more hearing on the 20th before concluding the trial. It is reported that Kang's side submitted documents detailing specific opinions on each charge.

Kang was indicted on charges of conspiring with Jo from September to November 2019, threatening 18 victims including 7 children and adolescents, filming and producing sexual exploitation videos, and selling and distributing them for profit. He is a key figure who helped manage and operate the Doctor's Room from the stage when Jo created it and began producing and distributing sexual exploitation materials.

The prosecution classified the Doctor's Room as a criminal organization and additionally applied charges of organizing, joining, and participating in a criminal organization against Kang.

The first trial court found most of the charges guilty and sentenced Kang to 15 years in prison, ordering him to complete 40 hours of sexual violence treatment programs, disclose and notify personal information for 5 years, and restrict employment at child and youth-related institutions and welfare facilities for the disabled for 5 years.

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