Former South Korean President Lee Myung Bak summoned over bribery allegations

March 06, 2018 2:25 PM

SEOUL (REUTERS, AFP) – South Korean prosecutors have called former President Lee Myung Bak to appear for questioning next week over allegations that he took bribes from politicians and businessmen while in office, a senior prosecutor said on Tuesday (Mar 6).

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