Woman who bit off attacker's tongue acquitted after 61 years
Published: 9/10/2025

After a 61-year legal battle, South Korean woman Choi Mal-ja, now 79, has been acquitted for biting off the tongue of a man during an alleged sexual attack when she was 18. Her case highlights a court failing to recognize self-defense during sexual violence incidents. Prosecutors apologized to her, leading to the acquittal, with Ms. Choi stating she wanted to support other victims in similar situations.



