``20 years in prison at age 32''... Final sentence today for Busan roundhouse kicker = South Korea

The Supreme Court will issue a judgment on the 21st against the assailant in the Busan roundhouse kick incident in South Korea, where he is suspected of punching and attempting to sexually assault a woman in her 20s.
On the same day, the First Division of the Supreme Court moved forward the sentencing date for Mr. A (31), who was indicted on charges including rape and attempted murder.
At around 5 a.m. on May 22 last year, Mr. A chased the victim, Mr. B (female in her 20s), who was on her way home, kicked her down in the hallway of the first floor of the office hotel, and then entered the blind spot of the security camera.
He was charged with attempted rape and murder, but failed. Mr. A was sentenced to 12 years in prison in the first trial, but prosecutors said that Mr. A dragged the victim to the blind spot of the security camera and took off her clothes.
The second trial also accepted the charge of attempted rape and murder, and sentenced him to 35 years in prison, which was a heavier sentence than the first trial.
However, Mr. A was dissatisfied with this and appealed. He said, ``I used indiscriminate violence.''
Nor was the purpose of rape. He has not committed any sexual crimes." In the appeal statement, Mr. A's lawyer stated, ``Before committing this crime, Mr. A drank a large amount of alcohol and became intoxicated.
"He was in a mentally unstable state, including hearing hallucinations due to the effects of psychiatric medication," the statement said, claiming that he was physically and mentally weak.
Mr. A's side also said, ``The provocative and filtered information that came out through media reports, etc.''
Mr. A suffered from severe psychological stress and was under intense pressure throughout the trial process, as the contents of the trial were reported."
Mr. A said, ``Even though the paralysis in the victim's right ankle has healed, it continues to be permanent.''
It's strange to have a disability,'' he said, adding, ``20 years in prison is too harsh given my age of 32. I'm scared to accept this sentence, which is no different than life imprisonment.''
The Supreme Court will examine whether there was intent to commit rape or intent to commit murder, reach a conclusion, and decide whether or not to certify that she is mentally and physically weak.