Defendant in multiple vehicular manslaughter case sentenced to 7 years 6 months

A 69-year-old defendant who drove against traffic in central Seoul, causing multiple fatalities and injuries, last year

has been sentenced to seven years and six months imprisonment without labor.

In its ruling, the court cited the number of casualties, including 9 deaths, and the bereaved families' call for a harsh sentence.

It added the defendant showed no remorse and had failed to reconcile with the family members.

His claim of "sudden acceleration" was also rejected.

The court partially accepted the prosecution's request, which was seven and half years of imprisonment with labor.