Hwang Jung-min's Stalker Demands Trial, Ends Up with Double the Fine

A woman in her 40s indicted for stalking actor Hwang Jung-min has been sentenced to a fine of 6 million won.

The Uijeongbu District Court sentenced the woman, in her 40s, identified as A, to a fine of 6 million won on charges of violating the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes.

The court stated, "Considering the frequency and number of text messages, it is recognized that they were enough to cause anxiety and fear to the victim," adding, "It is judged that the defendant was also aware that the victim continuously did not want to be contacted."

The court explained the reasoning behind the ruling, saying, "Even if there was a legitimate reason to contact him, the content and frequency of the messages sent went beyond what could justify the defendant's actions."

Person A did not attend today's sentencing hearing, with only her legal representative present.

Previously, Person A was investigated and indicted following a complaint filed by Hwang Jung-min's side in August of last year, and the court issued a summary order of a 3 million won fine against Person A in February.

Dissatisfied with this, Person A requested a formal trial.

Person A has recently claimed through her social media and other channels that she had a personal relationship with Hwang Jung-min, releasing recorded phone calls and message chat contents.

During the final hearing, Person A admitted to sending messages implying suicide, a will, and a photo of a dead cat to Hwang Jung-min, but argued that she had no intention of causing him anxiety or fear.

Separately from the first-instance ruling, Hwang Jung-min's side announced additional legal responses, stating they will hold her accountable for the continued dissemination of false information, maliciously edited audio recordings, and distribution during the trial.

Reported by Jung Da-eun | Video by Kim Na-on | Graphics by Lee Jeong-ju | Produced by SBS Digital News
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