Woman in 30s Fined for Threatening and Insulting Actor Han Ji-min

A woman in her 30s who repeatedly uploaded malicious posts targeting actor Han Ji-min has been sentenced to a fine in the first trial.

Judge Lee Ye-rim of Criminal Division 27 at the Seoul Central District Court sentenced the defendant, surnamed Lee, to a fine of 6 million won on charges of intimidation and insult.

The court recognized Lee's charges as guilty, stating that the dissemination of false information damaging another person's reputation or image can also constitute intimidation.

The court went on to explain the reasoning behind the sentencing, stating, "There is a need to sound an alarm against acts of criticizing others, hurling insults, and spreading malicious rumors while relying on the anonymity of online spaces."

Following the sentencing, the court also urged, "The victim is expressing concern over potential reoffending and pleading for a strict punishment for the defendant. As this sentence is handed down in the belief that you realize your wrongdoing and are reflecting on it, we hope you look back on your mistakes and never commit the same wrongdoing again."

Lee was indicted on charges of posting 19 messages on her social media account between September and October 2024, such as "I will disrupt the movie" starring Han and "Shut your mouth."

Investigations showed that Lee also tagged Han and her acquaintances in those posts.

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