South Korean Footballer Apologizes for Illicit Filming

South Korean football striker Hwang Ui-jo has publically apologized for secretly recording sexual encounters with partners without their consent, after being charged by prosecutors.

South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo has entered a public apology following accusations of illicitly filming intimate encounters. The 31-year-old admitted to recording without consent during his initial court hearing in Seoul. Prosecutors revealed that these events occurred on four occasions between June and September 2022, involving two women. Hwang, who recently transferred from England's Nottingham Forest to Turkey's Alanyaspor, stated in court he deeply regrets the distress caused to his victims and supporters. The controversy arose after his sister-in-law released the videos online last June while attempting to blackmail him, leading to her three-year prison term in September. Despite her sentencing, charges against Hwang continued. Prosecutors have withheld victim details to mitigate further harm. Hwang reassured the court that he wouldn't commit such acts again, pledging to focus on his career and offering heartfelt apologies to those impacted by his actions. The scandal unfolds amidst broader concerns in South Korea regarding digital crimes and privacy violations.