South Korean Court Upholds 7-Year Sentence in Sexual Assault Case Using Unconventional Evidence

A washing machine lid's reflection captured on security footage was pivotal in convicting a man for repeated sexual assaults against his ex-girlfriend.

• The Chuncheon branch of the Seoul High Court reaffirmed the seven-year prison sentence of a South Korean man convicted of rape, illegal imprisonment, and indecent assault.
• The victim provided a 39-minute security camera video showing the assault reflected on a washing machine lid, which served as decisive evidence in the case.
• The assaults occurred in March and April 2024 after the victim attempted to end the relationship upon discovering explicit content involving other women on the perpetrator's phone.
• The convicted man had a history of similar offenses, including raping a former girlfriend, threatening to release a video of the assault, and engaging in sexual activity with a minor in 2022.
• The case highlights the role of unconventional evidence in securing convictions and reflects ongoing efforts to address sexual violence in South Korea's legal system.

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