South Korean Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Rape Captured via Washing Machine Reflection

The perpetrator's appeal was denied, marking the conclusion of a case that relied on unconventional evidence to secure a conviction for repeated sexual assaults and illegal imprisonment.

• The 24-year-old man was convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend six times between March and April 2024 and holding her captive for several hours.
• Critical evidence included a 39-minute security camera video showing the assault reflected in the plastic lid of a washing machine.
• The man initially denied the charges but later admitted guilt after investigators presented the video evidence.
• At the time of the assaults, the man was already on trial for similar crimes, including rape, blackmail, and sexual offenses involving a minor in 2022.
• The Chuncheon branch of the Seoul High Court upheld his reduced seven-year sentence after rejecting his appeal in March 2025.

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