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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