Prosecutor Seeks 3 Years In Prison For Yang Hyun-suk On Charges Of Retaliatory Threats, “No Remorse At All”

Prosecutor seeks 3-year prison sentence for Yang Hyun-suk in appeal for retaliatory threats.
On the 27th, Criminal Division 6-3 of the Seoul High Court held the fifth trial for the appeals trial for former CEO Yang Hyun-seok and former YG manager Mr. Kim, who were indicted on charges of violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (threats of retaliation, etc.).

On this day, the prosecution said in its final opinion, “Yang Hyun-suk called iKON B.I.’s drug crime informant and covered up the report,” adding, “With the initial cover-up, B.I became popular with the public and gained entertainment activities and enormous profits. This ultimately returned to Yang Hyun-suk. He said, “Even though the defendants committed serious punishment, the first trial acquitted them. There is a concern that this may justify ignoring an unfair investigation.” He then emphasized, “The result of the first trial was in fact a misconception,” and “Yang Hyun-suk’s use of his social status to overturn the reporting statement amounts to an exercise of power. Please make sure he is found guilty. There is no reflection at all and there is no way to reach an agreement with the victim.” “Given the shortcomings, strict enforcement of the law is necessary,” he emphasized.

The prosecution also requested a three-year prison sentence for Yang Hyun-suk and a two-year prison sentence for former YG manager Mr. Kim.

In August 2016, Yang Hyun-suk was indicted on charges of attempting to scuttle the investigation by cajoling and threatening public interest informant Han Seo-hee in connection with the allegation that B.I, then a member of YG’s group iKON, purchased and inhaled drugs. Yang Hyun-suk has consistently denied the claim that he called Han Seo-hee and said, “It’s not a big deal to kill just one person (in the entertainment industry),” but the prosecution said in the first trial, “It is clear that he gave notice of harm that caused fear.” “He requested three years in prison for former CEO Yang Hyun-seok.