Defense lawyer: "False claim that 'A woman stalked Go Se-won, was sexually assaulted, and had an abortion' — '2-year prison sentence' [Official]"

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A woman who stalked actor Go Se-won and spread false information on online platforms has been brought to justice.

Go Se-won's lawyer announced on the 28th that "the perpetrator who stalked Go Se-won and damaged his reputation with false statements was sentenced to two years in prison."

The lawyer stated, "The Anyang Branch of Suwon District Court ruled on July 23, 2026, sentencing perpetrator A to two years in prison and ordering her to complete a 40-hour stalking treatment program. The criminal facts recognized by the court in this case are not trivial. Perpetrator A sent a total of 54 KakaoTalk messages and text messages to actor Go Se-won despite his explicit refusal to communicate. Additionally, she sent eight messages to Go's elderly mother, causing anxiety and fear."

She continued, "More serious crimes followed on the internet. The defendant posted a total of 10 articles on online bulletin boards such as Nate Pann, including false claims that she 'was sexually assaulted,' 'was abandoned after becoming pregnant,' and 'had an abortion,' all of which damaged the victim's reputation."

The court determined, based on comprehensive objective evidence including A's gynecological medical records, ultrasound examination results, official fact-check responses, expert opinions from the Korean Medical Association, and recorded transcripts, that the defendant's claims regarding pregnancy, miscarriage, and coerced sexual relations were false and inconsistent with objective facts.

The court further found that the defendant knowingly posted these false statements for the purpose of emotional retaliation and inciting social condemnation against the victim. Most importantly, the court placed significant weight on the fact that actor Go Se-won is a public figure whose career and livelihood are directly affected by public evaluation and trust. The dissemination of false information was deemed to go beyond mere invasion of privacy, posing a fatal blow to an actor's profession and social credibility — a factor reflected in the sentencing.

The lawyer added, "My client and I have decided not to reach any settlement whatsoever. Such individuals require severe punishment as a matter of karmic retribution. Had this perpetrator falsely accused Go Se-won of sexual assault based on fabricated facts, she could have faced an additional minimum of one year in prison for false accusation charges. The shameless perpetrator denied the crimes throughout the trial process, offering implausible justifications rather than admitting or expressing remorse. Considering these circumstances, the court deemed a prison sentence unavoidable."

She further stated, "Go Se-won's reputation, built over decades through his works and acting, was instantly shattered by a few lines of false exposure posted on online bulletin boards. We will now pursue civil liability for damages in addition to criminal responsibility. We are preparing to initiate financial recovery procedures. After the judgment becomes final, we will review all legally permissible measures, including forced execution."

In 2021, A had previously posted an article on online communities such as ONLINE forums titled "I was abandoned and had a miscarriage after becoming pregnant by K, known as the 'king of housewives'," spreading rumors about Go Se-won.

At that time, A made one-sided claims stating, "She sent me a message saying she would sue me for extortion because I asked her to delete photos of my naked body, then blocked all contact with me." Even after that, indiscriminate harassment and malicious online postings targeting Go Se-won continued without cessation.

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