The prosecution has sought a three-year prison sentence for actor Hwang Jung-eum, who was indicted on charges of embezzling over 4.3 billion won in company funds.

Actor Hwang Jung-eum, who is indicted on charges of violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement), is bowing his head as he exits the court after receiving a 3-year prison term during the sentencing trial on the 21st./Courtesy of News1

On the 21st, the Jeju District Prosecutors' Office requested the court to impose a three-year prison sentence on actor Hwang Jung-eum, who was tried for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement) during a sentencing hearing held by the Criminal Division 2 of the Jeju District Court (Director General Lim Jae-nam).

Hwang is accused of embezzling about 4.34 billion won from Hunminjeongeum Entertainment around 2022.

Hunminjeongeum Entertainment is a family corporation where Hwang Jung-eum holds 100% equity, and she is the only artist affiliated with the agency.

Hwang invested 4.2 billion won of the embezzled money in virtual currency, and it has been determined that the remaining amount was used for credit card payments for property tax and local government tax.

Her side fully acknowledged the charges during the trial process and repaid the amounts withdrawn in the form of advance payments from Hunminjeongeum Entertainment on two occasions, May 30 and June 5.

The prosecution noted, "The sentence was determined considering the normal relationship."

The sentencing hearing for Hwang is scheduled to take place in September.

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