Divorced 50 Years Ago... Took Honey to Ex-Wife's House and Ended Up...

Daegu District Court Sentences 1.5 Million Won Fine for Stalking Charges

An octogenarian who repeatedly visited his ex-wife's house, from whom he divorced 50 years ago, and left food at the apartment security office was sentenced to a fine.

On the 21st, the Daegu District Court announced that Mr. A (80), who was indicted for violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes, was sentenced to a fine of 1.5 million won. Mr. A was also required to complete a 40-hour stalking treatment program.

Mr. A was prosecuted for visiting the house of his ex-wife, Ms. B (74), in May of last year, ringing the doorbell, and when there was no response, leaving honey at the apartment security office to be delivered to Ms. B. In August of the same year, he was also charged with repeatedly ringing the doorbell at Ms. B's house until she opened the door. Previously, in November 2021, Mr. A had left food at the apartment security office where Ms. B lived and visited her house multiple times. Because of this, Ms. B expressed her refusal by moving away to avoid Mr. A. Although Mr. A divorced Ms. B 50 years ago and lives with another woman, he continued to visit Ms. B's house.

After receiving a summary order for a fine of 3 million won, Mr. A requested a formal trial, which reduced the fine to 1.5 million won. A summary order refers to a trial that imposes a simple pecuniary penalty through written examination without holding a public hearing. The court stated, "Considering that the defendant admitted his wrongdoing and showed remorse, and that the victim expressed a desire for leniency after the indictment, the fine amount in the summary order was reduced."

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