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.

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

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday (May 16) that a South Korean soccer player&nbsp;Son Jun-ho, who plays in the Chinese Super League, suspected of accepting bribes has been detained by the public security department of northeast Liaoning province.

According to a South Korean diplomatic source, Son, who plays for the South Korean national team and Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan, was detained on Friday (May 12), his 31st birthday.

“China is a country governed by the rule of law and will handle the relevant case in accordance with the law to protect the legal rights and interests of the person concerned,” ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a news briefing in Beijing.

Reuters was unable to reach Son for comment. South Korea's foreign ministry said its mission in China was providing necessary consular support to Son, but declined to comment further, citing privacy.

Son played in three of the national team's four games during the World Cup last year in Qatar, where South Korea reached the elimination round of the tournament for the first time in 12 years.

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The official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case, said on Monday that the consulate had requested a meeting with Son as soon as possible and was in contact with his family. The official gave no further details.

Shandong Taishan have not commented publicly on the case but the club posted a message on its official Weibo account on the day he was detained, wishing him a happy birthday.

News of his detention was first published by Yonhap News. When asked about Son on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the case.

Neither Shandong Taishan nor the Liaoning Public Security Department immediately responded to requests for comment on Monday. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

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China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday (May 16) that a South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who plays in the Chinese Super League, suspected of accepting bribes has been detained by the public security department of northeast Liaoning province.

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday (May 16) that a South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who plays in the Chinese Super League, suspected of accepting bribes has been detained by the public security department of northeast Liaoning province. According to a South Korean diplomatic source, Son, who plays for the South Korean national team and Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan, was detained on Friday (May 12), his 31st birthday. “China is a country governed by the rule of law and will handle the relevant case in accordance with the law to protect the legal rights and interests of the person concerned,” ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a news briefing in Beijing. Reuters was unable to reach Son for comment. South Korea's foreign ministry said its mission in China was providing necessary consular support to Son, but declined to comment further, citing privacy. Son played in three of the national team's four games during the World Cup last year in Qatar, where South Korea reached the elimination round of the tournament for the first time in 12 years. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Shubman Gill breaks Sachin Tendulkar's unique record with maiden ton for Gujarat Titans The official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case, said on Monday that the consulate had requested a meeting with Son as soon as possible and was in contact with his family. The official gave no further details. Shandong Taishan have not commented publicly on the case but the club posted a message on its official Weibo account on the day he was detained, wishing him a happy birthday. News of his detention was first published by Yonhap News. When asked about Son on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the case. Neither Shandong Taishan nor the Liaoning Public Security Department immediately responded to requests for comment on Monday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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

China detains South Korea’s national soccer player on charges of accepting bribes