Former President Lee Myung-bak Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison... 'Tension' Lingers in Front of His Residence

Solo Protest Held "Do Not Honor Former Presidents"
Police Deployed... Former Lawmaker Lee Jae-oh Enters Residence

A YouTuber is holding a solo protest criticizing former President Lee Myung-bak in front of his private residence.
Photo by Park Jun-hyung, Intern Reporter

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju, Intern Reporter Park Jun-hyung] On the 29th, when the Supreme Court confirmed a 17-year prison sentence for former President Lee Myung-bak, who was indicted on charges of embezzling company funds and accepting large bribes from corporations, the area in front of the former president's residence showed no significant clashes but was filled with tension.

That morning, about 20 police officers were stationed in front of the former president's residence located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, preparing for any possible situation. Although there were no large gatherings, a one-person protest took place.

A YouTuber parked a black vehicle at the main gate of the residence and attached prepared signs reading "Congratulations on the Supreme Court sentence confirmation, criminal Lee Myung-bak must apologize to the public" and "No wide solitary cells without a public apology. Is prison a hotel?" The YouTuber climbed onto the vehicle and said, "Lee Myung-bak is a criminal," urging, "Do not honor a former president who committed crimes while in office."

After the Supreme Court sentence was confirmed, former aides of the ex-president were also seen visiting the residence. Lee Jae-oh, a close aide and former lawmaker, entered the residence with a stern expression. One protester shouted at Lee Jae-oh, "Do you like holding rallies with Jeon Gwang-hoon? You filthy criminal," but was restrained by the police.

With the prison sentence confirmed, the former president is expected to receive a summons today. He is likely to be transferred to prison and re-incarcerated as early as today or tomorrow.

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