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Worker Cleared of Stealing Snacks From Office Fridge After 2 Years in Court

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by John YoonNovember 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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A South Korean security guard was acquitted after a nearly two-year legal battle for allegedly stealing a Choco Pie and a mini custard cake, worth about 70 cents, from his company's office fridge in January 2024. The company, a Hyundai subcontractor, claimed he was not authorized to take the snacks, leading to his prosecution. The case sparked public outrage, with many questioning the severity of the legal action for such a minor offense. An initial guilty verdict put the man's job at risk, but an appellate judge in Jeonju overturned the decision on Thursday. The man's legal defense cost him over $9,000.

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Key Player Opposition Context
National Assembly 40% Seoul 50% Jeonju 60% South Korea ×370% Hyundai ×280%

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Negative
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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
South Korea

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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