Court Allows 'Busan Roundhouse Kick' Attacker to Use 100,000 Won Monthly from Prison Funds

The perpetrator of the so-called 'Busan roundhouse kick' case, currently incarcerated in a correctional facility, has had his court request granted to use a portion of his prison funds every month.

The Busan District Court's Western Branch accepted the request filed by the attacker, identified by his surname Lee, to change the scope of his seized assets, ruling that he may use up to 100,000 won per month from his prison funds.

As a result, Lee will now be able to use up to 100,000 won each month from these funds for expenses such as medical bills or purchases at the prison commissary.

Prison funds are money deposited by inmates or their families to be used by the inmates while in custody.

Previously, the victim, identified by her surname Kim, had been seizing Lee's prison funds to recover damages after winning a 100 million won civil lawsuit against him.

It is reported that Kim had been frequently contacting the correctional facility to check the balance of Lee's funds, but recently, the balance had dropped to less than 1,000 won, making seizure effectively impossible.

Under these circumstances, Lee filed a request with the court to be allowed to use a portion of the funds, and the court granted it.

The victim's side has announced plans to immediately appeal the decision.

"Considering the attacker's remaining prison term, the total amount he will be able to use from these funds will be around 20 million won," Kim stated. "Lee has never once voluntarily paid any of the damages he owes."

She further expressed concern, saying, "The court's decision only considers the perpetrator's position. This could set a precedent where offenders who are obligated to pay damages exploit this ruling to evade their payments."
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