Prosecutors in South Korea have requested a fine of 10 million won (approximately $7,400) for a woman in her 40s charged with stalking actor Hwang Jung-min, according to news.sbs.co.kr. The sentencing request was made during a court hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The case centers on allegations that the woman repeatedly followed or contacted the actor, leading to criminal charges under South Korea's stalking laws. The specific details of the alleged incidents have not been disclosed in the initial reports.
The request for a fine, rather than a prison sentence, suggests the prosecution views the offense as relatively moderate in severity. Under South Korean law, stalking convictions can carry penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and whether aggravating factors are present.
The case has drawn attention from multiple South Korean media outlets, including KBS and MBC, which also covered the prosecution's sentencing request. The actor's identity as a well-known public figure has added to the public interest in the proceedings.
In a related development, Money Today reported that fellow actor Han Jung-soo commented on the case, arguing that only Hwang Jung-min, given his recognizable face, has suffered harm from the alleged stalking. Han reportedly called for the accuser's identity to be made public as well, though the context of this statement and the specific reasoning behind it were not fully detailed in the available reporting.
The court has not yet announced when it will deliver its verdict on the case. The final sentence, if the fine is imposed, would require the woman to pay the full amount or face potential alternative consequences under South Korean law.
Observers will be watching to see whether the court follows the prosecution's recommendation or issues a different penalty.
