Broadcaster Yoo Young-jae, who was brought to trial on charges of forcibly molesting actress Sunwoo Eun-sook’s older sister, admitted the charges in the appeal trial.

On the 16th, Suwon High Court Criminal Division 2-3 held the first appeal trial and final trial of Yoo Young-jae, who was indicted on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc.of Sexual Crimes(Forced Sexual Assault by Family Relationship).

On this day, Yoo Young-jae’s side admitted the charges.In particular, Yoo Young-jae said in his final statement, “I bow my head and deeply apologize to the victim who must be suffering.I am reflecting on the fact that I made a momentary mistake in judgment and ended up like this.”

In addition, Yoo Young-jae’s attorney said, “I am living with the feeling of apologizing to the victim after learning that this is a serious crime.I will do my best to help the victim recover from the damages, and I ask for leniency considering that the defendant has clear social connections and is unlikely to reoffend.”

Meanwhile, Yoo Young-jae is accused of forcibly sexually assaulting Sunwoo Eun-sook’s older sister on five occasions between March and October 2023.

Yoo Young-jae and Sunwoo Eun-sook registered their marriage in October 2022, eight months after meeting, but announced their divorce in April 2023.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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