Democratic Party Gwangju Branch "Welcome the Strict Ruling of 17-Year Imprisonment for Lee Myung-bak"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Party of the Democratic Party of Korea stated, "We welcome the strict ruling for the realization of judicial justice with the 17-year prison sentence and court detention of former President Lee Myung-bak."

On the 19th, the Democratic Party's Gwangju City Party said in a spokesperson's statement, "There was an appellate court ruling on former President Lee Myung-bak, who is accused of embezzlement and bribery," adding, "The court sentenced former President Lee, who was indicted on charges including bribery under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, to 17 years in prison, a fine of 13 billion won, and confiscation of approximately 5.78 billion won, and detained him in court."

They continued, "This is a two-year increase compared to the first trial's sentence, and the court recognized that former President Lee is the actual owner of 'Das' and ordered the creation of slush funds," emphasizing, "Furthermore, the court reprimanded former President Lee for denying all the criminal acts and claiming that the testimonies of several people related to the case were all false."

They added, "Reflecting on the high level of morality required of elected public officials, we hope that various ongoing cases related to elected officials currently being tried in court will also result in rulings that meet the public's expectations based on the principle that 'all people are equal before the law.'"

Finally, they stated, "The Democratic Party of Korea Gwangju Metropolitan City Party will strive to complete a Republic of Korea with equal opportunities, fair processes, and just outcomes."

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