The mother of actress Han So Hee has received a suspended prison sentence in her appeal trial for operating multiple illegal gambling facilities. On May 16, the Chuncheon District Court, led by Judge Shim Hyun Geun, sentenced the 55-year-old, identified as Ms. Shin, to one year in prison, suspended for two years. Additionally, she was ordered to complete 120 hours of community service.
The prosecution revealed that Ms. Shin had set up seven illegal gambling dens after obtaining access codes and management credentials from a member of an illegal gambling ring via the messaging app Telegram. These establishments facilitated online gambling games.
Authorities indicated that Shin established adult PC rooms in Wonju either under borrowed names or through revenue-sharing agreements with existing operators. These venues enabled in-person access to online gambling, including games like baccarat.
In light of the controversy, Han So Hee‘s agency clarified that the actress is not involved in her mother’s legal issues. The statement emphasized that, “This is a deeply personal issue caused by Han So Hee’s mother. Han So Hee herself only learned about it through news reports. We apologize for the discomfort caused by this personal incident unrelated to her work.”
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