Prosecution Seeks 4-Year Prison Sentence for Son Hye-won in 'Mokpo Real Estate Speculation Allegation'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The prosecution has demanded a 4-year prison sentence for former lawmaker Son Hyewon, who was brought to trial over allegations of real estate speculation in Mokpo.

On the 10th, during Son's closing trial held under the presiding of Chief Judge Park Seonggyu of the Criminal Division 4 at the Seoul Southern District Court, the prosecution requested the court to issue such a sentence.

The prosecution also demanded a 2 years and 6 months prison sentence for Son's aide A, who purchased real estate with him, and a 1-year prison sentence for B, who introduced the real estate to Son.

Son was indicted last June on charges including violation of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Real Name Real Estate Act.

She is accused of receiving confidential documents titled 'Urban Regeneration Project Plan' twice from Mokpo City Hall in May and September 2017, and using them to have acquaintances purchase real estate worth approximately 1.4 billion won near the cultural heritage street. She is also accused of purchasing the Mokpo guesthouse Changseongjang under her nephew's name.

The prosecution judged that Son privately used materials obtained through her legislative activities.

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