Prison sentences finalized for pair who blackmailed Son Heung-min with false pregnancy claim

A woman who blackmailed South Korean football star Son Heung-min with a false pregnancy claim has been sentenced to four years in prison, while her male accomplice received a two-year sentence.

Both sentences are now final.

In June 2024, the woman, in her 20s, extorted 300 million won ($195,000) from Son by threatening to publicize the false pregnancy claim.

Prosecutors said that Son paid to protect his reputation and career.

The woman did not appeal the four-year sentence issued by the appeals ...