On January 29, the Seoul Western District Court’s Criminal Division 2-1 (appeals) held a hearing for the appeal filed by a man in his 30s, identified as Jung, who was charged with theft and nighttime trespassing.
Jung appeared in court wearing a prison uniform. When the presiding judge asked whether the appeal was filed on the grounds of excessive sentencing, Jung’s legal representative confirmed that it was. The court noted that Jung had already admitted to the charges and accepted the evidence during the first trial, and asked whether any additional evidence would be submitted during the appeal. Jung’s side replied that there was none.
Jung’s lawyer stated, “The defendant is sincerely reflecting on his wrongdoing. He deeply regrets committing the crime in order to cover living expenses and has been reproaching himself for his actions.”
However, according to the defense, Jung attempted to reach a settlement with Park Na-rae, but her side, through legal representation, rejected both a settlement and the deposit of compensation, preventing any meaningful recovery of damages.
Jung was previously accused of breaking into Park Na-rae’s home in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, in April last year and stealing valuables worth tens of millions of won before fleeing the scene. In the first trial, the court sentenced him to two years in prison. Jung later appealed the ruling.
It was also revealed that Jung attempted to sell the stolen items as stolen goods and claimed that he did not know the residence belonged to Park Na-rae at the time of the crime. Additionally, he had been arrested for another theft at a different residence in Yongsan-gu in late March of the same year. The appeal trial is ongoing as the court reviews Jung’s request for a reduced sentence.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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