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Seoul court fines Kim Jong Un over $100K for North Korean attacks on South

Nine plaintiffs win civil case against regime for role in 2002 Battle of Yeonpyeong

A Seoul court has ordered North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to pay a six-figure fine in a ruling in favor of nine South Korean victims of DPRK attacks, including a 2002 maritime battle.

Kim should pay a total of around $135,100 (180 million won) to the nine South Koreans found to have been victimized by the regime, the Seoul Central District Court website showed Friday.

Multiple media reports state the plaintiffs should receive around $15,006 (20 million won) each.

Court documents available online and dated Aug. 23show the nine plaintiffs filed a civil case lawsuit in Oct. 2020