Hwang Jung Min Stalking Case Seeks 10M KRW (Approx. $7,100) Fine

Prosecutors have asked a South Korean court to fine a 41-year-old woman 10 million won (about $7,100) over allegations that she stalked actor Hwang Jung Min. The request was made on August 11 during the final hearing at the Goyang Branch of the Uijeongbu District Court.The woman, identified only as A, is accused of violating the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes.Prosecutors said they sought the higher fine because the alleged behavior continued for a long time and involved a large number of attempts to contact Hwang. They also pointed to threatening messages that A allegedly posted on social media during the legal proceedings. Hwang's side has asked the court to impose a severe punishment.A had previously received a summary order requiring her to pay 3 million won (about $2,100) in February. She objected to that decision and requested a formal trial, which led to the latest hearing.During the hearing, A continued to deny that the situation was simple, one-sided stalking. She admitted that some of her actions were wrong but argued that the communication between her and Hwang was not entirely one-way."I am not saying that everything I did over the past two years was right," A said...