The Seoul Court Adjustment Center issued a compulsory adjustment decision in a civil damages lawsuit filed against South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min by a female individual in her 40s, after both parties failed to attend the initial scheduled hearing. The legal proceedings mark another development in an ongoing dispute that has concurrently involved criminal charges against the same individual for stalking offenses.
The closed-door adjustment session, which centered on a 2억원의 damages claim brought by the plaintiff, took place at the designated judicial center. According to court administration rules governing civil mediation procedures under South Korean law, when a respondent fails to appear at a formal hearing, the court holds the administrative authority to issue a compulsory order in lieu of an adjustment. Judicial officials confirmed that the specific terms of the compulsory adjustment decision have not been disclosed to the public.
Under statutory guidelines, involved parties retain a two-week window from the date they formally receive the written adjustment decision to file a formal objection. If either side files a timely objection, the matter proceeds further through the judicial system.
Origins of the Civil Lawsuit and Labor Dispute Claims
The civil litigation stems from a complaint filed in February, in which the plaintiff alleged that Hwang Jung-min failed to compensate her for professional services rendered. Her claims included labor contributions tied to design work for a beverage business project and scriptwriting tasks, which she characterized as unlawful actions warranting financial restitution.
The case was subsequently assigned to Judge Lee Sung-jin of the Seoul Central District Court, who ordered the matter transferred to mediation proceedings in June. However, legal representatives for both the plaintiff and the actor submitted formal written opinions prior to the hearing indicating a mutual lack of willingness to negotiate a settlement through the mediation process.
Neither the plaintiff nor Hwang Jung-min’s legal counsel appeared at the designated adjustment center, prompting the court to issue its binding determination under statutory mediation provisions.
Parallel Stalking Charges and Upcoming Legal Decisions
The civil dispute unfolds alongside separate criminal proceedings involving the same female plaintiff. Prosecutors recently recommended a 벌금 1000만원을 fine during the final sentencing hearing for her related trial involving violations of the Stalking Punishment Act.
Further updates on the case depend on official court filings and upcoming judicial announcements.
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