Fined North Korean Defector Musician Charged with Assault and Molestation of Minors After Drinking

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A North Korean defector musician who was charged with assaulting and molesting a minor while intoxicated was sentenced to a fine.

The Criminal Division 11 of the Seoul Southern District Court (Presiding Judge Sung Bo-gi) announced on the 11th that it sentenced Mr. A (46), who was charged with forced molestation and other offenses violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles Against Sexual Abuse, to a fine of 7 million won. He was also ordered to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program.

The court stated as the reason for sentencing, "The defendant has confessed to the crime," and added, "Since there are many punishments related to drinking, the defendant himself should be careful."

Mr. A was brought to trial on charges of assaulting the foot area of Ms. B (14) and placing his hand on her right shoulder to forcibly molest her at a pub in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, around November last year.

At the time, Ms. B was reportedly accompanied by her mother, and it is known that Mr. A committed the crime after Ms. B interfered when he was talking to another woman.

Meanwhile, Mr. A was recently also brought to trial on charges of drunk driving, received a prison sentence in the first trial, and is currently undergoing an appeal trial.

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