"Why Won't You Open the Door?" ... 70-Year-Old on Probation Breaks Door and Assaults Wife During Dispute

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Changwon District Court Criminal Division 4 Judge An Jwajin announced on the 27th that he sentenced A (70), who was prosecuted for breaking into the home of his estranged wife and assaulting her (including property damage), to one year in prison with a three-year probation.

On February 9 of this year, A kicked and broke the door lock of the apartment of his estranged wife in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, and entered the house when the door opened.

He then violently beat his wife with fists, feet, and an umbrella, causing injuries including rib fractures, saying, "XXX, why won't you open the door?"

Judge An stated, "The crime was very violent and the nature of the offense is not good, and there is a prior record of similar crimes," adding, "Considering that the defendant fully admitted to his crime, a settlement was reached, and the wife does not want punishment, the sentence is determined comprehensively."