"Fighting in Place of Girlfriend"... 40s Man Sentenced to Prison for Wielding Weapon Against Opponent Male

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] A man in his 40s who wielded a weapon against the boyfriend of a woman after fighting on behalf of his girlfriend was sentenced to prison in the first trial.

The Seoul Northern District Court Criminal Division 11 (Chief Judge Go Chung-jung) sentenced A (48), who was detained and indicted on charges of attempted murder, to 3 years and 6 months in prison on the 21st.

A is accused of stabbing a man in his 40s, B, in eight places including his side and thigh with a weapon on a street in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, last September, causing injury.

It was reported that they came out to fight after seeing their girlfriends arguing over the phone. A surrendered to the police immediately after the crime and was arrested at the scene. B was also booked on charges of assaulting A, but the case was dismissed due to lack of prosecution as A did not want to press charges.

The court explained the sentencing reason, saying, "Although the victim did not want the defendant to be punished and the crime was only attempted, it is a crime that threatens life and must be punished severely."