'I Hate Chinese People': Drunk Man Sentenced to Suspended Prison Term for Assaults

A court in Cheongju has handed down a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, to a 44-year-old man who assaulted unsuspecting citizens and caused public disturbances. The ruling, delivered by Judge Im Jin-soo of the Cheongju District Court's Criminal Division 2, also mandates 200 hours of community service and 3 years of probation.

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The defendant committed each crime without any particular reason and with no relationship to the victims, indicating a bad nature.

The defendant, identified as Mr. A, was brought to trial for multiple offenses. In June of the previous year, he was charged with property damage and assault after repeatedly kicking the door of a 1-ton truck belonging to a 42-year-old man, Mr. B, outside a restaurant in Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju. Witnesses reported that Mr. A, in a state of severe intoxication, shouted xenophobic remarks, stating, "I hate Chinese people," before grabbing Mr. B by the collar and shoving him when he attempted to intervene.

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I hate Chinese people.

Further charges stem from an incident in October of the same year, where Mr. A caused a disturbance on a street in Cheongwon-gu. He engaged in an altercation with Mr. C (59), who was passing by, resulting in Mr. C sustaining injuries. The court heard that Mr. A headbutted Mr. C, threatened him with a rock, and brandished a piece of cement, appearing ready to strike him. Judge Im Jin-soo noted the severity of the offenses, stating, "The defendant committed each crime without any particular reason and with no relationship to the victims, indicating a bad nature." The judge also pointed out that Mr. A had a history of similar offenses and multiple prior convictions, yet reoffended. While Mr. C expressed a desire not to pursue punishment, Mr. B had not forgiven the defendant, which influenced the sentencing decision.

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The defendant had a history of similar offenses and multiple prior convictions, yet reoffended.