Prosecutors Seek One-Year Prison Term for Kim Eo-jun in Former Channel A Reporter Defamation Case

Prosecutors on May 15 sought a one-year prison term for broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, who was brought to trial on charges of defaming Lee Dong-jae, a former Channel A reporter. According to legal circles, the request was made during a hearing at the Seoul Northern District Court before Judge Kang Kyung-mook of Criminal Division 14. The case centers on allegations that Kim damaged Lee’s reputation. The sentencing request represents the punishment level prosecutors asked the court to impose in the criminal proceedings, while the final decision rests with the court. The outcome of the forthcoming ruling is now in focus. Source: cited from mk.co.kr