Father accused of 200 counts of sexual assault on minor daughters, forcing pregnancy and abortion, sentenced to life imprisonment

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] The prosecution has demanded a life sentence for a man in his 40s who sexually assaulted his two underage daughters over 200 times, causing pregnancy and forced abortion in the process.

At the second trial of Mr. A (48) held on the 12th at Jeju District Court Criminal Division 2 (Presiding Judge Jang Chan-soo), the prosecution requested a life sentence along with a 10-year employment ban at child and youth-related institutions and a 10-year electronic monitoring device (electronic anklet) attachment.

Mr. A, who has been raising his two daughters alone since divorcing his wife in 2007, was arrested and indicted on charges of raping his two daughters more than 200 times from September 2012 to last May (violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc.). He mainly targeted his younger daughter, threatening her by saying, "I will call your older sister too," if she resisted. During this period, when the younger daughter became pregnant, he forced her to have an abortion.

In addition, Mr. A took out loans in the names of his two daughters and even while incarcerated, reportedly demanded his older daughter to send 2.5 million won for a rental deposit loan.

The prosecution stated, "The defendant, instead of being a pillar for his children as a father, used his position to exploit his two children as means for sexual gratification, causing lifelong irreparable wounds. He also showed no remorse, saying during police investigation that 'the two children agreed to keep it a secret, so I feel wronged that they spoke out.' Strong punishment is necessary to safely protect the victims' lives."

In response, Mr. A's lawyer appealed for leniency, saying, "Although Mr. A initially denied some allegations, he now admits all and is reflecting on his wrongdoings. Mr. A is a basic livelihood security recipient and requires dialysis more than three times a week, so his health condition is poor." Mr. A also showed tears and expressed remorse in his final statement, saying, "I was wrong."

The two daughters, currently the victims, are receiving psychiatric treatment and have requested the court to impose a severe punishment on Mr. A along with a restraining order.

Meanwhile, the sentencing hearing for Mr. A is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 16th of next month.

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