Stalking Ex-Lawmaker: 50-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Spreading False Rumors

A 59-year-old man, identified as Choi, was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison for stalking a former lawmaker and spreading false rumors about her marriage. Choi was found guilty of violating the stalking law and information and communications network law by spreading false information about the lawmaker’s marital status. The court found that Choi repeatedly stalked the lawmaker despite warnings from authorities, and he also posted defamatory statements on social media about the lawmaker’s character. The court noted that Choi’s actions had a significant impact on the lawmaker’s life and reputation. He was also given a three-year probationary period following his release from prison.