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South Korean Court Revisits 1964 Self-Defense Conviction

7/23/2025

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A South Korean court has reignited Choi Mal-ja's fight for justice, revisiting her 1964 conviction for self-defense against sexual violence. At just 19, she bravely defended herself, biting her attacker’s tongue. With the prosecution now seeking to overturn her conviction, Choi, inspired by the #MeToo movement, aims to empower future generations. A verdict is anticipated in September.

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A South Korean court has reignited Choi Mal-ja's fight for justice, revisiting her 1964 conviction for self-defense against sexual violence. At just 19, she bravely defended herself, biting her attacker’s tongue. With the prosecution now seeking to overturn her conviction, Choi, inspired by the #MeToo movement, aims to empower future generations. A verdict is anticipated in September.