The 79-year-old actor received a suspended prison sentence of eight months, valid for two years, along with a requirement to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program
A South Korean actor, O Yeong-su, known for his role in the first season of the popular Netflix series "Squid Game," was convicted on Friday of sexual harassment, according to multiple reports.The Seongnam branch of the Suwon District Court handed O a suspended prison sentence of eight months, valid for two years, along with a requirement to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program.
They contended that during several instances in August and September 2017, O hugged the woman, held her hand, kissed her cheek, and entered her rented room, where he made potentially inappropriate sexual remarks, the New York Times reported. Womenlink, a women’s rights organization in South Korea, praised the verdict and called on O to apologize to the victim.
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