Son Assaults Father and Steals Valuables After Reuniting for the First Time in Over a Decade

Court Sentences Man in His 40s to Prison Term

A man in his 40s has been put on trial for assaulting his father and stealing valuables after visiting his father's home with an acquaintance for the first time in over a decade. The court has sentenced him to prison.

According to a report by Yonhap News Agency on May 12, the Busan District Court's 5th Criminal Division (presided over by Chief Judge Kim Hyunsun) sentenced Mr. A, who was charged with robbery and bodily injury, to three years and six months in prison.

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Mr. B, a man in his 50s and an acquaintance of Mr. A who was indicted alongside him, was sentenced to four years in prison. The court stated, "The defendants have multiple prior criminal records, and Mr. A committed this offense during his repeat offender period," adding, "The nature of the crime is extremely malicious."

On October 22, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., Mr. A and Mr. B were drinking at the home of Mr. A's father, Mr. C, who is in his 70s, located in Dong-gu, Busan. They are accused of assaulting Mr. C and stealing 300,000 won in cash and a credit card from the master bedroom.

Mr. A had been staying at Mr. B's home. The two met while participating in a self-support work program at a district office in Busan. After reconnecting with Mr. C for the first time in over ten years, Mr. A decided to visit his father's house, accompanied by Mr. B, during which they carried out the robbery.

At the time, Mr. B reportedly swore at and assaulted Mr. C, saying, "The father seems to be living well on basic livelihood support, but why is he making his son suffer like this?" and "Help your son and live together," expressing anger that Mr. C was not listening to him. Mr. A is said to have assisted in the assault by holding Mr. C's arm.

After the crime, Mr. A and Mr. B left Mr. C's house but returned to retrieve a pair of glasses they had left behind. At that time, Mr. B struck Mr. C in the face again with his hand and threatened him with a bottle of soju.

Mr. C was diagnosed with injuries requiring two weeks of medical treatment, including bruising around his eye. It was reported that he continues to suffer from severe shock afterward.

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