Xports News reported that on the afternoon of July 24, Criminal Division No. 25 of the Seoul Central District Court held the 7th trial for actor Yoo Ah In (real name Uhm Hong Sik), who was indicted. for violating the Drug Administration Act .
Yoo Ah In, who only admitted to smoking marijuana in the previous trial, testified that he received prescriptions for depression and panic disorder, as well as other medical drugs. The use of the drug is carried out under the professional supervision of a doctor.
In addition, Yoo Ah In denied prescribing medication under his family's name. But his doctor - Mr. A, appearing as a witness at the trial - stated: "It is true that a prescription was issued in the name of a family member at Yoo Ah In's request."
On this day, the prosecutor reported about Yoo Ah In and his friend Choi: “The defendants used their financial resources to manage drugs abroad where investigation authorities could not reach, trying to silence witnesses and make them flee abroad, thereby disregarding the Korean justice system."
Accordingly, the prosecution requested a 4-year prison sentence and a fine of 2 million won for Yoo Ah In, while the actor 's friend was proposed to receive a 4-year prison sentence.
Yoo Ah In was accused of regularly using a total of 4 medical drugs, including propofol, midazolam, ketamine and remimazolam, on 181 occasions for the reason of anesthesia for surgery.
Yoo Ah In's side denied accusations of prescribing drugs under someone else's name about 40 times, trying to destroy evidence, and recommending marijuana to acquaintances.
Yoo Ah In is a famous Korean actor. Not only is Yoo Ah In the youngest "Picture Emperor" (Best Actor) of the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Yoo Ah In was honored as Outstanding Male Lead in both film and television segments of the Art Awards. Baeksang, along with many other prestigious awards.
Yoo Ah In's outstanding works include "Love Story in Sungkyunkwan", "Jang Ok Jung Love Story", "The Throne", "Veteran", "Sado", "Alive", "Voice of Silence " , “Burning”…
