20s Brawl in the Heart of Seoul... Prison Sentence in First Trial

Near Bulgwang Station, Eunpyeong-gu, Last February
5:4 Street Fight
Various Weapons Including Baseball Bats and Knuckles Used
Fighting Continued at Different Locations Even After Police Arrival

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] The court sentenced those who, while intoxicated, got into a 'group fight' after an argument between senior and junior neighbors in the same neighborhood to prison in the first trial.

The Seoul Western District Court Criminal Division 10 (Judge Yoon Yangji) announced on the 2nd that it sentenced A (20) and B (22), who were tried on charges of special injury, to 1 year and 6 months in prison, and C (21) to 2 years in prison.

A was indicted on charges of injuring B and C while fighting with B, C, and two others, carrying baseball bats, knuckles, and weapons along with four neighborhood friends and seniors and juniors. Among A's group were teenagers.

B and C were also charged with injuring A and others while carrying weapons and blunt instruments with two neighborhood friends and seniors and juniors.

On or around February 19, A, intoxicated, had an argument with D, a member of B and C's group, and in anger, prepared aluminum baseball bats, knuckles, and went to the area near Bulgwang Station in Eunpyeong-gu where D was located with his group.

In response, knowing that A's group usually carried weapons, D had B, C, and others prepare weapons and awaited A's group.

At around 5:48 a.m. the same day, near the parking lot by Bulgwang Station, B's group knocked on the driver's side window of the van A's group was in, demanding they come out, leading to a standoff.

During the standoff, B threatened by swinging a blunt instrument, and the 'group fight' began. In the process, A reportedly struck B and C with knuckles and blunt instruments, causing facial injuries and nasal bone fractures. Conversely, B swung blunt instruments at A's group, and C stabbed teenagers in A's group with weapons. According to the court, despite police being called and arriving, the fight continued after relocating.

The court stated regarding A, "A admitted to the crime, and B's group initially threatened, bearing significant responsibility for the escalation. They have reached an agreement with B and C and do not wish for punishment," but also pointed out, "A went to find B's group out of anger from a minor argument and prepared dangerous items in advance, causing injury."

The court further explained the sentencing, "A previously received juvenile protection measures for similar offenses and did not show remorse during the probation period for charges including injury and violations of the Juvenile Protection Act (such as sexual transactions)."

Regarding B and C, the court said, "They carried dangerous items and went to find D first, causing the incident," and noted, "They have a history of multiple punishments for similar crimes, including juvenile protection measures." Especially for C, the court added, "Using weapons to stab various body parts was very bold and dangerous, and one victim suffered serious injuries."

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