[Breaking News] Singer Jang Yoon-jung's mother sentenced to 10 months in prison for 'investment fraud': "Poor character of the crime"

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Yuk Mo, the mother of singer Jang Yoon-jung, who was arrested and prosecuted for investment fraud, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison.

The Seoul Eastern District Court's Criminal Division 2 held a first-instance sentencing hearing on the afternoon of the 10th against Ms. Yuk, who was arrested and prosecuted on charges of fraud.

On this day, the court ruled: "All charges are confirmed as guilty. The nature of the crime is poor and not trivial. No restitution has been made, nor does it appear likely to be made."

However, citing reasons for sentencing, the court stated: "Although she admitted to all criminal acts and expressed remorse, we considered factors such as her difficult economic situation, age, motives for the crimes, and circumstances surrounding the offenses," and sentenced her to 10 months in prison.

Ms. Yuk is accused of receiving a total of 31 million won on three occasions between September 2024 and August 2025 by recommending investments to acquaintances while mentioning singer Jang Yoon-jung, her daughter with whom she had severed ties due to past financial issues.

Earlier, at the closing arguments hearing held on the 27th of last month, the Prosecution Service requested a one-year-and-six-month prison term, stating: "She has a prior record of receiving a prison sentence for fraud using similar methods, yet she committed this offense again. The amount involved is significant, and no restitution has been made."

Ms. Yuk also has a prior arrest record from 2018 for failing to repay approximately 400 million won borrowed from acquaintances.

Ms. Yuk's side admitted to all charges in the indictment. They stated: "We deeply regret our mistakes," and added, "Despite having a prior conviction for the same type of offense, we have committed another crime; even with ten mouths, we have no excuse." They further appealed for leniency by explaining: "Regarding the motive for the crimes, we needed living expenses and credit card payments. The funds obtained through deception were also spent on daily living costs."

In her final statement, Ms. Yuk shed tears, saying to the victims and their families: "I truly did wrong."

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