“Has Police Backing” Said Subway Cellphone Assault Woman... “Wants Settlement”

Admitted All Charges at the First Trial

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A woman in her 20s who was arrested and indicted for repeatedly hitting a man in his 60s on the head with a cellphone on Seoul Subway Line 9 admitted all charges at her first trial.

The Seoul Southern District Court Criminal Division 8 (Judge Jeon Beomsik) held the first hearing on the 4th for Kim Mo (26), a woman in her 20s, who was prosecuted on charges of special injury and insult.

Kim’s defense attorney stated that they admit all the charges and did not request a jury trial. They also agreed to the submitted evidence, including the video footage.

The defense attorney explained that they tried to reach a settlement with the victim during the investigation stage but were refused and could not contact the victim as they did not know the contact information. The court said it would confirm the victim’s intention.

Kim is accused of hitting the victim, a man in his 60s named A, several times around 9:46 p.m. on the 16th on Seoul Subway Line 9.

At the time, it was reported that A grabbed Kim’s bag to prevent her from getting off after she spat inside the train while intoxicated, which led to the dispute. A underwent suturing surgery after his head was cut in the incident.

In a video posted on some online communities showing the scene, Kim was seen verbally abusing others, saying things like “I have police connections, so let me go” and “Let me go, it’s disgusting.”

Kim claimed mutual assault during the police investigation, but the police viewed the victim’s actions as self-defense and decided not to prosecute.

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