Singer Song Mino, who was accused of habitually leaving his workplace without authorization while serving as a social service agent, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Attention is also focused on whether he will have to fulfill his service once again.
Yesterday, the first-instance court stated that military service must be fulfilled faithfully, but sentenced him to one year in prison with a two-year suspension of execution, taking into account that Song admitted to the charges and that his poor health appeared to have affected his service.
Entering the court, Song said that he has reflected deeply, regretted his actions every day, and felt humbled.
He also added an apology to those who have loved him.
Song is accused of leaving his workplace without authorization for 102 days while working as a social service agent from March 2023 to December of the following year.
If the sentence is finalized, he will have to serve the 102 days of missed service over again.
Song remained tight-lipped when reporters asked him about re-enlisting in his service.
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