30s Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Stealing Valuables from Broadcaster Narae Park's Home

Broke into Narae Park's Home in April Last Year,
Stole Goods Worth Tens of Millions of Won

Supreme Court Dismisses Final Appeal

Jeong Pleads for Leniency... Park Requests Severe Punishment

Narae Park. Photo by Yonhap News

The Supreme Court has finalized a prison sentence for a man who stole valuables worth tens of millions of won from the home of broadcaster Narae Park.

According to the legal community on April 20, the First Division of the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Shin Sook-hee, confirmed the lower court's sentence of two years in prison for a man surnamed Jeong (38), who was charged with theft and nighttime residential intrusion. The Supreme Court dismissed Jeong's appeal, ruling that the grounds for appeal were inadmissible.

Jeong was put on trial for breaking into Narae Park's home in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, in April of the previous year and fleeing after stealing valuables worth tens of millions of won. He also attempted to dispose of the stolen items as stolen property. During the investigation, Jeong stated that he did not know the house belonged to Park.

At the first trial in September 2025, the court stated, "The defendant has admitted to the charges and returned the stolen goods to the victim," but still sentenced him to two years in prison, citing his previous convictions for similar offenses and the high value of the stolen items. Jeong was taken into custody immediately after sentencing.

At the appeal trial in February, the appellate court also dismissed Jeong's appeal, stating, "The crime was committed during a probation period, and there are no circumstances different from the first trial." Although Jeong repaid the stolen amount and appealed for leniency, the victim, Park, refused to settle and requested a heavy sentence.

The Supreme Court concluded that there was no legal error in the lower court's decision and finalized the two-year prison sentence.

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