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South Korean court upholds fine for market shop owner who injured fellow trader
A court in South Korea upheld a 5 million won fine for an 83-year-old egg shop owner who assaulted a fellow market trader.
The incident happened at a traditional market in Iksan, where the other trader, aged 84, ran a fried chicken shop.
The egg shop owner attacked her after she called her “gashina,” a term that upset her.
The victim was injured badly enough to need 12 weeks of treatment, including for a broken vertebra.
The appeals court said the assault was serious and noted that the defendant had not compensated the victim, who had not forgiven her.
The ruling leaves the original fine in place after the defendant’s appeal was rejected.
A South Korean appeals court upheld a 5 million won fine for an 83-year-old market shop owner who injured a fellow trader.
The woman was convicted of assaulting an 84-year-old fried-chicken shop owner at a traditional market in Iksan.
The victim suffered injuries including a fractured vertebra and required 12 weeks of treatment.
The assault followed a dispute after the victim called the defendant “gashina,” according to the report.
The court said the defendant had not compensated the victim and had not been forgiven.
- Who
- An 83-year-old egg shop owner and an 84-year-old fried-chicken shop owner.
- What
- The appeals court rejected the egg shop owner’s appeal and upheld her 5 million won fine for assault causing injury.
- When
- The court announced its decision on October 20, 2026. The assault date is not stated.
- Where
- A traditional market in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
- Why
- The defendant assaulted the victim after she called her “gashina,” amid a history of strained relations.
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- Appeals court fine
- 5 million won
- Defendant
- 83-year-old egg shop owner
- Victim
- 84-year-old fried-chicken shop owner
- Injuries
- Fractured vertebra and 12 weeks of treatment
- Location
- Traditional market in Iksan, North Jeolla Province
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What people are saying
The defendant knocked the victim down, then lifted a chair to threaten and injure her.
The quality of the crime is not light.