'Lee Seok-jun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in First Trial for Family Murder under Personal Protection'

Life Imprisonment in First Trial
Death Penalty Should Be Allowed When Objective Circumstances Exist

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Lee Seok-jun (26), who killed the family of a victim woman under personal protection, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial.

The 12th Criminal Division of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Chief Judge Lee Jong-chae) sentenced Lee to life imprisonment on the 21st on charges including retaliatory murder under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.

The court stated the sentencing reason, saying, "It seems necessary to permanently isolate the defendant from society," but added, "However, the death penalty is an exceptional punishment that permanently deprives a human life and should only be allowed in cases with objective circumstances that anyone would acknowledge."

In the sentencing hearing on the 17th of last month, the prosecution requested the court to sentence Lee to death. The prosecution also requested 10 years of electronic monitoring device (electronic anklet) attachment, disclosure of personal information, 10 years of employment restrictions at child and youth institutions and welfare facilities for the disabled, and an order to complete a sexual violence treatment program.

Meanwhile, Lee was brought to trial on charges of killing the mother of A, who was under police personal protection, and seriously injuring A's younger sibling at A's house in December last year.

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