CoinVoice has recently learned, according to the Korea Herald, that South Korean prosecutors are seeking a three-year prison sentence for actress Hwang Jung-eum, who has been charged with embezzling 4.3 billion won (approximately 3.07 million USD) and investing it in virtual currency. The Jeju District Prosecutor's Office requested the court to impose a three-year sentence on the accused actress Hwang Jung-eum for violating (specific economic crime aggravated punishment and other related laws) (embezzlement) during the public trial held on the 21st at the Jeju District Court's Criminal Division 2 (presided by Judge Lim Jae-nam). Previously, on June 17, South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum (phonetic) was indicted for allegedly embezzling approximately 4.2 billion won (about 3.07 million USD) to invest in virtual currency. Her management company Y1 Entertainment stated on June 17 that Hwang Jung-eum had repaid all debts in two installments on May 30 and June 5. Previously, Hwang Jung-eum withdrew a total of 4.34 billion won from Hunminjeongeum Entertainment around 2022, most of which was used for cryptocurrency investments. The case involves violations of related provisions regarding embezzlement in the (specific economic crime aggravated punishment law) and is currently undergoing judicial proceedings. [Original link]