Prosecution Seeks 1-Year Prison Sentence for Yoo Si-min on Defamation Charges Against Han Dong-hoon

"No Apology Despite Severe Defamation Damage to Victim... Significant Impact on Prosecution Investigation Independence and Fairness"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] The prosecution has requested a prison sentence for former Roh Moo-hyun Foundation Chairman Yoo Si-min, who was indicted on charges of defaming Han Dong-hoon, Deputy Director of the Judicial Research and Training Institute (Chief Prosecutor).

On the 7th, at the sentencing hearing of former Chairman Yoo held under Judge Jeong Cheol-min of the Criminal Division 7 at the Seoul Western District Court, the prosecution stated, "The defendant appeared on a widely influential radio program without any basis and made false statements that significantly affected the independence, fairness, and trust of the prosecution's investigation," and requested a one-year prison sentence.

They added, "Despite the defendant's statements causing serious defamation damage to the victim, there was no apology, no settlement was reached up to the trial, and considering that the victim wishes for the defendant's punishment, these factors were taken into account."

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