Song Min-ho, charged with 'Military Service Act violation,' faces prison sentence... Sentencing hearing held today after prosecution seeks 1 year and 6 months in prison [Star Issue]

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A verdict will be issued regarding the charges of violating the Military Service Act against Song Min-ho, a member of the boy group WINNER, and Mr. A, who was his supervisor while he was serving as a social service worker.

On the morning of the 1st, Criminal Division 10 of the Seoul Western District Court will hold the sentencing hearing for Song Min-ho and Mr. A, who are charged with violating the Military Service Act.

Song Min-ho is accused of unauthorized absence from his post, including being absent for more than 100 days while working as a social service worker at a facility in Mapo-gu from March 2023 to December of the following year. Mr. A is accused of neglecting supervision despite knowing about Song Min-ho's dereliction of duty.

In response, last month in April, the Prosecution Service sought a prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months for Song Min-ho, who admitted to all facts alleged in the indictment, and a 1-year prison sentence for Mr. A.

In his final statement, Song Min-ho said, "I would like to offer my apologies." He added, "As a young man of the Republic of Korea, I failed to faithfully fulfill my duty to defend the nation to the very end, which is an obligation that must be carried out. I am suffering from bipolar disorder and panic disorder, but I am well aware that this illness should never serve as an excuse or pretext. Only great regret remains regarding my choices. I am currently undergoing treatment diligently. If I recover my health and am given the opportunity to resume service, I want to complete it faithfully to the end."

Mr. A also stated, "Through this incident, I have gained much insight. In reality, I witnessed how one social service worker's life was completely upended due to my lax management attitude. However, it is true that I also felt a great sense of responsibility and burden while working because of him. If given another chance, I will work with greater responsibility and in accordance with regulations and principles when I return to society."

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