South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo on Friday received a suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent, the country's Yonhap news agency said.
The 32-year-old former Premier League forward, who pleaded guilty in October, was handed a one-year jail sentence suspended for two years.
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"Considering the seriousness of the social harm caused by illegal filming crimes, it is necessary to impose a strict punishment," Judge Lee Yong-je said Friday, according to Yonhap.
"Mr. Hwang filmed sexual intercourse scenes against the will of the victim using his mobile phone on four occasions," the judge added.
Asked by reporters whether he had anything to say to the victim following the case, Hwang said he was "sorry".
"I personally apologise to football fans and genuinely feel very sorry," said Hwang, who was a reserve for Nottingham Forest before moving to Turkey.
The Seoul Central District Court declined to confirm the ruling when contacted by AFP.
The scandal came to light when Hwang's sister-in-law posted private explicit videos of Hwang in an attempt to blackmail him in June 2023.
She is now serving three years in prison for blackmail.
Prosecutors had asked the court for a four-year jail term for Hwang when they made their closing arguments in the case in October.
The court Friday noted Hwang's acknowledgement of his wrongdoing and his remorse in handing him a suspended sentence, according to Yonhap.
The fact that a third party distributed the footage on social media without his involvement was also taken into account, the news agency said.
Hwang had been charged with illegally filming sex without his partners' consent on four occasions between June and September 2022.
Two victims were initially named, but Hwang was convicted on charges related to only one, Yonhap said.
Hwang, who has featured more than 60 times for South Korea and now plays for Alanyaspor, had initially claimed he was innocent before admitting the offences in court.
He last played for his country in 2023 and local reports suggest he may now no longer be able to do so because of his conviction.
The Korea Football Association's regulations state that a member can be expelled for committing sexual offenses.
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South Korea has battled an epidemic of "molka", or spycams -- illicitly filmed videos that include everything from women in public restrooms to leaked sex videos from K-pop stars.
Goo Hara, a former member of girl group Kara, killed herself in 2019 after being blackmailed over "revenge porn" by an ex-boyfriend.
Former K-pop singer Jung Joon-young last year completed a five-year term for gang rape and illicit filming in one of South Korea's high profile spycam scandals.
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Sports, Football: Hwang Ui-jo, former Premier League forward, who pleaded guilty in October, was handed a one-year jail sentence suspended for two years.

South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo on Friday received a suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent, the country's Yonhap news agency said. The 32-year-old former Premier League forward, who pleaded guilty in October, was handed a one-year jail sentence suspended for two years. Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term "Considering the seriousness of the social harm caused by illegal filming crimes, it is necessary to impose a strict punishment," Judge Lee Yong-je said Friday, according to Yonhap. "Mr. Hwang filmed sexual intercourse scenes against the will of the victim using his mobile phone on four occasions," the judge added. Asked by reporters whether he had anything to say to the victim following the case, Hwang said he was "sorry". "I personally apologise to football fans and genuinely feel very sorry," said Hwang, who was a reserve for Nottingham Forest before moving to Turkey. The Seoul Central District Court declined to confirm the ruling when contacted by AFP. The scandal came to light when Hwang's sister-in-law posted private explicit videos of Hwang in an attempt to blackmail him in June 2023. She is now serving three years in prison for blackmail. Prosecutors had asked the court for a four-year jail term for Hwang when they made their closing arguments in the case in October. The court Friday noted Hwang's acknowledgement of his wrongdoing and his remorse in handing him a suspended sentence, according to Yonhap. The fact that a third party distributed the footage on social media without his involvement was also taken into account, the news agency said. Hwang had been charged with illegally filming sex without his partners' consent on four occasions between June and September 2022. Two victims were initially named, but Hwang was convicted on charges related to only one, Yonhap said. Hwang, who has featured more than 60 times for South Korea and now plays for Alanyaspor, had initially claimed he was innocent before admitting the offences in court. He last played for his country in 2023 and local reports suggest he may now no longer be able to do so because of his conviction. The Korea Football Association's regulations state that a member can be expelled for committing sexual offenses. ALSO READ | Logan Paul challenges soccer star Lionel Messi to boxing bout - know all details South Korea has battled an epidemic of "molka", or spycams -- illicitly filmed videos that include everything from women in public restrooms to leaked sex videos from K-pop stars. Goo Hara, a former member of girl group Kara, killed herself in 2019 after being blackmailed over "revenge porn" by an ex-boyfriend. Former K-pop singer Jung Joon-young last year completed a five-year term for gang rape and illicit filming in one of South Korea's high profile spycam scandals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term in sex-video scandal

South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in jail after pleading guilty in court to illegally filming sexual encounters.

The former Nottingham Forest striker asked the judge to show leniency after being charged with recording himself having sex with women without their consent, a trial transcript seen by AFP said Thursday.

Prosecutors asked the Seoul Central District Court for a four-year jail term for the 32-year-old when they made their closing arguments in the case this week.

Hwang, who now plays for Turkish club Alanyaspor, had initially claimed he was innocent before admitting the offences in the court.

"Though he now acknowledges the wrongdoing, he had denied the allegations leading up to the trial," prosecutors said. "We question whether Hwang is sincere in his reflections... for the irreparable damage inflicted upon the victims."

Hwang said in a prepared statement to the judge: "I offer my sincerest apologies to the victims who have suffered because of my wrongdoings. I sincerely plead for the utmost leniency."

He said he would use the incident as a "mirror of reflection" to live diligently as an athlete.

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Known as "molka" in Korean, spycam videos are typically made by men who secretly film women in toilets and elsewhere, although the term can also be applied to clandestine footage of consensual sex.

The scandal came to light when his sister-in-law posted private explicit videos of Hwang in an attempt to blackmail him in June 2023. She is now serving three years in prison for blackmail.

One of the victim's attorneys, Lee Eun-eui, welcomed the prosecutors' demand for a four-year prison sentence.

"It is at least comforting that the prosecution is seeking a four-year imprisonment," she told reporters after the trial, noting her client had been "deeply battered" through the entire affair.

Hwang has been suspended from the national team since November last year when the allegations were made.

He has scored 19 goals in 62 appearances for South Korea.

Hwang is due to be sentenced on December 18.

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South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in jail after pleading guilty in court to illegally filming sexual encounters. The former Nottingham Forest striker asked the judge to show leniency after being charged with recording himself having sex with women without their consent, a trial transcript seen by AFP said Thursday.

South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in jail after pleading guilty in court to illegally filming sexual encounters. The former Nottingham Forest striker asked the judge to show leniency after being charged with recording himself having sex with women without their consent, a trial transcript seen by AFP said Thursday. Prosecutors asked the Seoul Central District Court for a four-year jail term for the 32-year-old when they made their closing arguments in the case this week. Hwang, who now plays for Turkish club Alanyaspor, had initially claimed he was innocent before admitting the offences in the court. "Though he now acknowledges the wrongdoing, he had denied the allegations leading up to the trial," prosecutors said. "We question whether Hwang is sincere in his reflections... for the irreparable damage inflicted upon the victims." Hwang said in a prepared statement to the judge: "I offer my sincerest apologies to the victims who have suffered because of my wrongdoings. I sincerely plead for the utmost leniency." He said he would use the incident as a "mirror of reflection" to live diligently as an athlete. ALSO READ: David Beckham urges Manchester United fans to be patient, backs Jim Ratcliffe to lead changes at club Known as "molka" in Korean, spycam videos are typically made by men who secretly film women in toilets and elsewhere, although the term can also be applied to clandestine footage of consensual sex. The scandal came to light when his sister-in-law posted private explicit videos of Hwang in an attempt to blackmail him in June 2023. She is now serving three years in prison for blackmail. One of the victim's attorneys, Lee Eun-eui, welcomed the prosecutors' demand for a four-year prison sentence. "It is at least comforting that the prosecution is seeking a four-year imprisonment," she told reporters after the trial, noting her client had been "deeply battered" through the entire affair. Hwang has been suspended from the national team since November last year when the allegations were made. He has scored 19 goals in 62 appearances for South Korea. Hwang is due to be sentenced on December 18. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term in sex-video scandal

South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in jail for sex video