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Suspended Sentence Sought for Security Guard Accused of Stealing 1,050 Won

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Prosecutors have appealed a lower court's decision, requesting a suspended sentence for a 41-year-old security guard accused of stealing snacks worth 1,050 won from another company's office refrigerator. The incident occurred on January 18 last year, when the defendant, during his night patrol, took a Choco Pie and a custard cake without permission. The case has sparked debate over labor union activities and the use of prosecution as a tool for suppressing union members. The defendant's attorney argues that his client was unfairly targeted and that the case should never have gone to trial.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prosecutors have requested a suspended sentence for the security guard, citing the minor value of the items stolen and the defendant's prior convictions, including theft.
  • The defendant's attorney argues that the case should never have gone to trial, suggesting that his client was unfairly targeted due to his labor union activities.
  • A 12-member citizen review panel convened by the Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office concluded that a suspended sentence was appropriate after reviewing the case record and first-trial verdict.
  • The defendant entered the office to check lighting and air conditioning during his night patrol and took the snacks, believing it was not a problem until now.
  • The Security Services Industry Act may result in job loss for the defendant if convicted of theft.
  • The incident took place on January 18 last year, at 4 a.m.
  • The company manager filed a complaint, saying he never allowed the security staff to take food.
  • The defendant counter-argued that he had repeatedly tried to apologize and offer compensation but was refused.

Statistics:

  • The stolen items were worth 1,050 won ($0.73).
  • The defendant was initially fined 50,000 won, but appealed, arguing that a theft conviction could cost him his job.
  • The appellate hearing was held at the Jeonju District Court on Thursday.
  • The Security Services Industry Act may result in job loss for the defendant if convicted of theft.
  • The defendant has prior convictions, including theft, and received a suspended sentence in 2019.
  • The appellate ruling is scheduled for November 27.

Sources:

  • "Prosecutors request suspended sentence for security guard in 1,050 won snack theft case" (source missing)
  • Lee Min-kyung, head of the Jeonbuk chapter of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' quote
  • "CCTV footage shows security guard taking snacks from office refrigerator" (source missing)
  • "Security guard gets fined for theft of 1,050 won worth snacks" (source missing)
  • The Security Services Industry Act
  • The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions

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