South Korean Soldier Sentenced For Assault During Leave

An appellate court reduced the sentence of a soldier who attempted sexual assault during his vacation from 20 years to 13 years in prison. The source noted that these specific sectors drove the record-breaking performance. South Korea's total stock market capitalization has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the 8th largest in the world. The total market cap grew by more than 45% this year, exceeding 4.18 trillion dollars. This growth follows the KOSPI index closing above the 6600 level on Monday. The value represents the total market value of all listed stocks converted to current market prices. The prosecution is seeking a reversal of the initial verdict after previously requesting a 10-year sentence. The Democratic Party is criticizing the People Power Party for nominating a candidate who previously faced a prison sentence and was later granted a pardon. South Korea's special prosecutor investigating the December 2025 emergency martial law incident has filed an appeal against a court ruling. The special prosecutor's office announced on April 6 that it has filed an appeal against the January 16 sentencing of Eun Si-wol. The soldier had chased the woman into a restroom, stabbing her multiple times and attempting to sexually assault her. The court noted that if rape had been the objective, the soldier would have used the weapon to threaten her into undressing, which did not occur.