Korean actor Park Yoochun has been sentenced to 10 months in prison in prison if he violates any additional laws within the 2 years probation period for illegally purchasing and using drug, according to reports on July 2.
Park Yoochun, 33, will be fined an amount of 1.4 million KRW (about 1,200 USD). Previously, lawyer Kim Hee-joon claimed that the actor was facing a maximum of 15 years in prison.
The court stated, "(Park Yoochun) is charged with purchasing 1.5 grams of Philopon with Hwang Ha Na and injecting (the drug) on seven occasions. He is confessing to his crime, and he admits to being guilty of all charges."
"Drug-related crimes like these must be strictly punished because they have a harmful effect on society. Judging from the fact that [Philopon] was found in his leg hair, he injected the drug for a long time." The court explained. "However, he confessed to his crimes after being detained and is showing signs of self-reflection after the two months of detainment. This is also his first offense."
"Considering these facts, it was seen as a better choice to give him probation and treatment, as well as a suspended sentence." The court continued.
The Gyeonggi District Police's drug investigative team earlier announced that Park Yoochun admitted to most of the drug use charges during his questioning in the morning of April 29.
"I was scared of giving up on myself, but I think I have to admit what I have to and apologize for what I have to." The police stated, citing Park Yoochun.
The actor has been arrested since April 26 for the suspicion of purchasing 1.5 grams of Philopon and using illegal drugs with his ex-fiancée Hwang Hana between February and March of 2019.
