The sentencing drama of Terra founder Do Kwon is unfolding dramatically. His legal team has submitted a petition to a U.S. judge, hoping to reduce his sentence to 5 years. On the other hand, the South Korean prosecution has no intention of letting him off the hook—they are striving for a 40-year prison sentence in domestic cases.

The aftermath of the Luna crash is still being felt, and the name Do Kwon continues to resonate with countless investors. The vastly different sentencing expectations from the judicial systems in the US and South Korea for the same individual reflect the significant disparities in regulatory standards across countries. 5 years vs 40 years, this is not only a stark numerical difference but also a direct comparison of the severity with which two legal systems treat violations in the cryptocurrency industry.

What will the judge decide next? How will it end in South Korea? The accounts left by the Terra incident are far from settled.