A South Korean court has given a suspended prison sentence to a woman convicted in connection with an abortion at the 36-week mark that resulted in the death of a viable fetus. The court also noted that the outcome might have been different if the state had made greater efforts to improve the economic and social conditions that hinder pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing. Court finds evidence of intent The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday found the woman, identified only by her surname Kwon, guilty of murder and sentenced her to three years in prison, suspended for five years. Two doctors involved in the procedure were also convicted of murder. The fetus was delivered by cesarean section when the pregnancy was between 34 and 36 weeks, after which it was placed in a freezer. They were also accused of falsifying a stillbirth certificate after a video posted by Kwon showing the procedure drew widespread public attention. The hospital director was sentenced to six years in prison, along with a fine of 1.5 million won ($1,000) and a forfeiture order of 1.15 billion won, while the o