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  • Pop Idol's Brother Receives Final Prison Sentence


Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Gangnam Club Assault Case


The Supreme Court of South Korea has finalized a prison sentence for Moon Tae

  • il, the older brother of former NCT member Taeil, for sexual assault. The court's decision brings a close to the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case.


    • Final Court Ruling on the Sexual Assault Case


    On the 26th, the Supreme Court’s 1st division dismissed the final appeal submitted by Moon Tae

  • il and two accomplices. This ruling upholds the lower court's decision, meaning the defendant will serve a prison sentence of three years and six months for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crime (special quasi-rape).


    • Details of the Itaewon Club Assault


    The incident occurred in June of last year at a club in Itaewon. Moon Tae

  • il, along with acquaintances identified as Lee and Hong, met a foreign national, referred to as Victim A. The court found that the three men exploited the victim's intoxicated state and took turns sexually assaulting her while she was incapable of resistance. Key evidence included the detection of the defendants' DNA on the victim.


    • Previous Court Judgments and Sentencing


    The initial trial in July resulted in a three

  • year, six-month prison term for all three defendants, who were immediately taken into custody. The appellate court later upheld this verdict. In addition to the prison term, the sentencing included several strict penalties:


    • Completion of a 40
    • hour sexual violence treatment program.

    • A five
    • year employment restriction at institutions related to children, adolescents, or people with disabilities.



    Defendant's Final Statement and Case Conclusion


    Despite an appeal against the second trial's ruling, the Supreme Court's decision is final. During his final statement, Moon Tae

  • il expressed remorse, stating, "I admit all my crimes and reflect on them. Although I cannot heal the victim's wounds, I sincerely apologize." This case highlights the serious legal consequences for sexual violence crimes in South Korea.