Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak jailed 15 years for corruption

October 05, 2018 2:25 PM

SEOUL (REUTERS) – A Seoul court on Friday (Oct 5) jailed former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak for 15 years, making him the latest in a string of high-profile political and business leaders ensnared by corruption charges.

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