Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- soo, best known for his role in the global hit series Squid Game, has been cleared of assault charges after a local court found insufficient evidence to uphold his earlier conviction.

The ruling, announced Tuesday, overturned a previous verdict and concluded that prosecutors failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

According to the court, the evidence and testimonies presented during the trial lacked consistency and corroboration, falling short of the standard required for a criminal conviction. As a result, the earlier guilty verdict for indecent assault was dismissed.

Throughout the proceedings, the veteran actor maintained his innocence, with his lawyers arguing that the allegations were not supported...