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Author Lee Ji-seong, Billiard Player Cha Yu-ram Lose 1 Billion Won Lawsuit Appeal
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Author Lee Ji-seong, Billiard Player Cha Yu-ram Lose 1 Billion Won Lawsuit Appeal

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Best-selling author Lee Ji-seong and professional billiard player Cha Yu-ram have lost their appeal in a 1 billion won lawsuit against a neighbor.
  • The Seoul High Court upheld the lower court's decision, ruling against the couple in the civil suit.
  • Following the verdict, Lee Ji-seong posted a personal message expressing his feelings, stating he would become 'hundreds of times more successful.'

Author Lee Ji-seong and professional billiard player Cha Yu-ram have lost the second round of a 1 billion won (approximately $720,000 USD) lawsuit against their downstairs neighbor. The Seoul High Court's Civil Division 8-3 ruled against the celebrity couple, upholding the initial ruling from the lower court.

The lawsuit, which involved a significant sum, centered on a dispute between the couple and their neighbor, identified as 'A.' Details of the original dispute that led to the lawsuit were not provided in the source material.

Following the appellate court's decision, Lee Ji-seong, known for his best-selling books, shared his sentiments online. In a post that has drawn attention, he expressed his feelings about the verdict, stating his belief that he will achieve success "hundreds of times more" in the future.

I will become hundreds of times more successful.

— Lee Ji-seongExpressing his future outlook after losing the lawsuit appeal.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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