SaralnamaA South Korean court acquitted Choi Mal-ja. In 1964, Choi bit off part of a man's tongue while defending herself from sexual assault. She was 19 then. The attacker got a suspended sentence. Choi was convicted of causing harm. She got a suspended 10-month sentence. Today, the court said Choi's actions were self-defence. From 2020, Choi sought a retrial. Until 2024, lower courts rejected her plea. Next, her lawyers will seek compensation for damages. Women's rights groups hail the verdict as hope for sexual violence victims. (Updated 10 Sep 2025, 18:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A South Korean court acquitted Choi Mal-ja
- In 1964, Choi bit off part of a man's tongue while defending herself from sexual assault
- She was 19 then