Ex-National Athlete Fined for Indecent Exposure and Physical Contact on Subway

Molesting Subway Passenger While Intoxicated

Former National Water Polo Player Fined 5 Million Won

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A former national water polo player has been fined for committing indecent acts, such as exposing parts of his body while intoxicated on the subway.

On September 27, Judge Kim Joohyun, presiding judge of the Criminal Division 2 at the Chungju Branch of Cheongju District Court, announced that A, who was charged with violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (indecent acts in a crowded public place), has been sentenced to a fine of 5 million won.

A, a former national water polo player, was brought to trial on charges of indecently touching a passenger by pressing a part of his body against them and exposing his private parts to the victim while intoxicated on the subway in October of last year. A, who has a previous conviction for a similar offense, admitted during the trial that he was intoxicated at the time of the crime.

Judge Kim stated, "Despite having previously been fined for public indecency, A has reoffended, which makes the nature of the crime particularly poor. However, it was taken into account that A reached a settlement with the victim and has no other criminal record."

Meanwhile, if a crime occurs in the subway, passengers can report it to the subway operator's call center or through the Ttota Subway app. Once a report is received, station staff or security personnel are dispatched to the scene to control the situation and take necessary action.

For emergencies such as sexual harassment, medical emergencies, or violence, notification is sent simultaneously in real time to the subway police, security officers, and the call center. The reporter's location information is also automatically transmitted to facilitate an on-site response.

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