The Supreme Court of South Korea has upheld a life sentence for Choi Yoon-jong, who was convicted of murdering a woman on a hiking trail in Seoul last year. Choi had appealed the sentence, claiming it was excessive, but the court found the previous rulings by the Seoul Central District Court and the Seoul High Court to be justified. The Supreme Court also maintained an order requiring Choi to wear a GPS tracking device for 30 years, disclose his personal information publicly for 10 years, and prohibit him from working at facilities for children, students, or people with disabilities for 10 years. The murder occurred on August 17, 2023, when Choi attacked the victim with brass knuckles and strangled her on a hiking path in Sillim-dong. The attack resulted in the victim’s death two days later. The court found that Choi’s actions demonstrated intent to kill, despite his claims that he only intended to cover the victim’s mouth with clothing. The court also rejected claims that the previous rulings violated legal principles or the right to free evaluation of evidence.