MB Hospitalized for Dizziness... "High Possibility of Indigestion"

If the test results are normal, discharge is scheduled for tomorrow

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] It was confirmed on the 23rd that former President Lee Myung-bak (79) is receiving inpatient treatment at Seoul National University Hospital.

Kang Hoon, a lawyer at the law firm Yeollim and legal representative of the former president, stated on the same day, "The former president was admitted to Seoul National University Hospital yesterday after complaining of dizziness," adding, "He is currently undergoing tests and awaiting the results."

Lawyer Kang added, "The hospital believes the former president suffered from indigestion," and "If no abnormalities are found in the test results, he is expected to be discharged tomorrow."

It has been reported that the former president has been taking medication for chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Regarding the possibility of worsening of his chronic conditions, Lawyer Kang said, "We will have to wait for the test results to know," and refrained from further comment.

Earlier, on the 19th of last month, the former president was sentenced to 17 years in prison at the appellate trial for charges including bribery under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.

In April 2018, the former president was indicted on 16 charges including embezzling 35 billion won from the automobile parts company DAS and receiving 11 billion won in bribes.

Having been tried while out on bail, the former president was re-incarcerated in a detention center after the second trial sentenced him to prison and revoked his bail.

However, when the former president appealed the bail revocation decision, the court suspended the execution of detention and released him after six days.

The Supreme Court's 2nd Division will review the matter of the former president's re-incarceration.

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