Prosecutors seek suspended sentence in ‘Choco Pie theft’ case

Prosecutors have requested a suspended sentence for a 41-year-old security guard accused of stealing snacks worth 1,050 won ($0.73) from another company’s office refrigerator, overturning an earlier 50,000 won fine imposed by a lower court. During an appellate hearing held at the Jeonju District Court on Thursday, prosecutors said that although the theft charge against the defendant was clear, the court should show leniency given the minor value of the items. “The defendant has prior convictions, including for theft, and even received a suspended sentence in 2019 after claiming he could lose his job,” prosecutors said. “Despite this, he again took another person’s property lightly and committed the same offense without remorse.” However, prosecutors acknowledged that the stolen items — a Choco Pie and a custard cake — amounted to just 1,050 won, adding that a conviction leading to job loss “could be excessively harsh.” They also noted efforts to listen to public opinion before reaching a fair conclusion, ultimately recommending a suspended sentence “as a final act oWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times