20-year-old South Korean man sentenced to 3 years for assaulting female store clerk with short hair, viewing it as a feminist sign, injures bystander.

20-year-old S. Korean man sentenced to 3yrs for assaulting female convenience store clerk with short hair, viewing it as a sign of feminism. Attacker also injured another man trying to stop the assault. Prosecution sought 5yrs, but court reduced sentence, citing unstable mental state during attack. Women's rights groups criticize court's leniency, considering it a hate crime targeting women.

April 10, 2024
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