"Due to Affair Allegations"...Hidden Camera Installed in Newlywed Home During Divorce Proceedings Ends in Conviction

Installed Home Camera Amid Adultery Accusations
Former In-Law Family of Ryu Jung-il Faces Prison Sentence Request

In January 2024, the former daughter-in-law of Ryu Joong-il, former baseball national team manager and high school teacher, was seen moving with her student while carrying her son. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

The family of the in-laws of former national baseball team manager Ryu Joong-il, who are accused of illegally installing cameras in the newlywed home of Ryu's son and daughter-in-law, have been sentenced to prison in the first trial.

According to the legal community on March 25, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office requested a one-year prison sentence each for the former father-in-law and brother-in-law of Ryu's son during the final trial held on March 23. They were indicted on charges of violating the Protection of Communications Secrets Act.

They are accused of entering the couple's home in May 2024, during the ongoing divorce proceedings of Ryu's son and his wife, and installing a home camera. The hidden camera was installed in the newlywed home on May 14, 2024, when the couple was separated and not living together as their divorce lawsuit was underway.

Former coach Ryu's in-law family installing cameras in the newlywed home of Former coach Ryu's son and daughter-in-law, who were undergoing a divorce lawsuit. Channel A broadcast screen capture

Installing a 'home camera' during divorce proceedings: Denied "for security reasons"

According to the indictment, the former brother-in-law decided to record conversations related to conflicts such as the lawsuit, entered the couple's home, placed a 'home camera' with a recording function in the kitchen, and covered it with a box to prevent it from being found.

The prosecution's investigation revealed that, through this, the former father-in-law and brother-in-law recorded a conversation between Ryu's son and his younger sibling at 1:30 p.m. on May 22, 2024. However, during the trial, the former father-in-law and brother-in-law argued that the home camera was installed not as a hidden camera but for "security" purposes and denied the charges.

Previously, Ryu's former daughter-in-law, a former teacher (referred to as Ms. A), was sued and reported by her ex-husband Ryu for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a high school student and taking her young son to the scene. However, in November of last year, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office dismissed both cases as "no charges."

Ryu Joong-il reveals his identity and appeals following prosecution's 'no charges' decision

Subsequently, in December of last year, Ryu posted a public petition asking for his former daughter-in-law to be punished. After the prosecution dismissed the charges against his former daughter-in-law, he revealed his identity and publicly expressed his frustration.

Former Manager Ryu. Photo by The Asia Business Daily Database

Ryu stated, "As a parent, I felt deep disappointment with the response of the judicial authorities and educational administration in Korea after experiencing this incident." He added, "There are circumstances suggesting that the female teacher maintained an inappropriate relationship with a senior high school student for an extended period during the school term, and it has also been confirmed that my grandson accompanied them to hotels and other places on several occasions."

He continued, "Despite the physical evidence and various circumstances that existed at the scene, there was no active investigation. The district office classified this as not being abuse, and the high school also avoided involvement, claiming 'the school has no responsibility.'" Lastly, he emphasized, "The Child Welfare Act must be improved and investigation standards strengthened to protect students and children."

The sentencing hearing for the first trial of Ryu's former father-in-law and brother-in-law is scheduled for April 17.

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