SEOUL — Kim Gil-soo, a 37-year-old robbery suspect whose escape from custody made headlines last year, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison on Thursday. Kim was convicted of stealing a large sum of money under the guise of a money laundering scheme and subsequently fleeing police custody during a hospital visit for a self-inflicted injury.
According to Yonhap News Agency, The Seoul Central District Court highlighted the premeditated nature of Kim's crime, aimed at settling gambling debts, and criticized his lack of remorse, evidenced by his escape attempt and the methods used during the robbery. The case underscores the challenges in managing high-risk detainees and the need for stringent security measures in such scenarios.