Squid Game actor O Yeong-su has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges.

On Tuesday (November 11) the Suwon District Court in Korea overturned the 2017 sexual harassment ruling made by a lower court.

The initial ruling found Yeong-su guilty of hugging and kissing a woman on her cheek without her consent . He was sentenced to eight months in prison and required to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program.

The 81-year-old actor has denied the allegations.

According to People , the appellate court opted to overturn the sentencing on the grounds that Yeong-su has completed his treatment program.

The accuser shared a statement on Yeong-su’s acquittal through Women’s Link Worldwide , as reported by the BBC .

“Despite today’s ruling, I will continue to spe

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