Court issues summary judgement in Jung Joon Young case, fines him $800 for prostitution ring

Source: Dispatch

Jung Joon Young has been fined 1 million Won (~$800) for soliciting prostitution.

According to Dispatch report, the Seoul Central District Court ordered Jung Joon Young to pay a fine of 1 million Won on March 30 for violating laws against prostitution.

'Burning Sun' director Kim was also fined for 2 million Won (~$1,700) the same day. The fine will be finalized 7 days after Jung Joon Young receives the summary order, but if he requests a formal trial within a week, he'll undergo a new trial.

In the meantime, Jung Joon Young was sentenced to 6 years in prison in November 2019 for gang r*pe and distribution of hidden camera molka. His appeal is underway at Seoul High Court.

Netizens shared reactions in online communities writing,

[+6,775, -85] This is why the Nth Room exists 

[+6,131, -75] ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋs***, what a country 

[+5,726, -70] Korean law is completely rotten

[+242, -4] 1 million won? That's cheaper than one of their liquor bottle orders at the club..

[+202, -3] What is this.. a traffic ticket..? ㅋㅋ

[+187, -3] He's crazy isn't he..?

[+181, -3] At this rate, the entirety of Korea is a crime scene

[+111, -2] Why would he do this? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋIt must be because all the law officials are part of these prostitution ringsㅋㅋㅋ and must be the ones sharing all the illegally filmed videosㅋㅋㅋ..Aigoo-ya this is so hopeless ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 

[+108, -7] Nth Room is a place even prosecutors, judges, and all kinds of male perverts can be found...it's a joint venture.

[+82, -2] Even a smart phone is more expensive than that..