South Korean Court Jails Woman for Blackmailing Son Heung‑min Over Pregnancy Claim

Overview

• Seoul Central District Court sentenced the defendant, identified as Yang, to four years in prison for blackmail.
• An accomplice, identified as Yong, received a two‑year sentence for attempted blackmail, with both defendants detained since May.
• Prosecutors said Yang extracted 300 million won from Son and later, with Yong, sought an additional 70 million won.
• Investigators reported that the extorted money was spent on luxury goods and that Yang contacted media and ad agencies to pressure the player.
• Son testified in a closed November hearing, and the court noted significant psychological harm, with no confirmed evidence of pregnancy or paternity.