Hwang Hee-seok's second trial upholds 10 million won fine for 'defamation of reporter Lee Dong-jae'

Hwang Hee-seok's second trial upholds 10 million won fine for 'defamation of reporter Lee Dong-jae'
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On the 6th, the 5th Criminal Division of the Seoul Eastern District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Yang-hoon) dismissed appeals from both the prosecution and the defendant in the appellate trial of former Supreme Council member Hwang, who was indicted on charges including defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act.
The appellate court stated, "It is judged that the defendant's awareness of falsity or intent to state false facts is recognized at the time of the remarks," adding, "There can be no illegality regarding the defendant's grounds for appeal, such as error of fact or error of legal principle."