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| CEO Kwon Ji-young / Photo=Hook Entertainment |
‘Prosecutors demanded a prison sentence for Kwon Jin-young, CEO of Hook Entertainment, who was indicted on charges of obtaining sleeping pills under employees’ names.’, ‘On the 4th, the Seoul Central District Court held a trial for Kwon Jin-young on charges of violating the Act on the Management of Narcotic Drugs (using psychotropics). The trial concluded with examination of the defendants, including Kwon Jin-young and two others.’,
‘The prosecution demanded a three-year prison sentence and confiscation of disciplinary affairs, as well as a fine of 170,000 won for CEO Kwon Jin-young. Employee Choi received a two-year prison sentence, a fine of 20,000 won, while Kim received an eight-month prison sentence and a fine of 150,000 won.’, ‘The court set the sentencing date for August 8.’, ‘Kwon Jin-young has been accused of obtaining 17 sleeping pills through false symptoms prescribed to two employees with Steclinex tablets from January to July 2022.’, ‘Kwon Jin-young founded Hook Entertainment in 2002 and has been in legal disputes with Lee Seung-gi over settlement money since 2020.’, ‘In a previous trial, a representative of CEO Kwon Jin-young stated on June 20, “The defendant admits all the charges and reflects on them,” adding, “Taking into account that the defendant has been receiving treatment for lower limb paralysis due to a past cerebral infarction and to prevent recurrence, he was prescribed sleeping pills for therapeutic purposes.” He further emphasized, “The depiction of being addicted to Steclinex in the charges is inaccurate,” stating, “It was solely for treatment purposes.”‘, ‘Meanwhile, the court separately concluded the trial for former Hook Entertainment employee Park, who was also indicted. Park’s representative explained, “Due to severe work stress, he started taking sleeping pills, and in January 2022, when there were no sleeping pills available, he asked CEO Kwon Jin-young for two pills, which he then provided,” mentioning, “Without much thought, he complied with the boss’s request.” Park later sought leniency, saying, “I handed over the sleeping pills without much consideration.”‘, ‘Prosecutors demanded a 10-month prison sentence for Park.’,