Prosecution Seeks 9-Year Prison Sentence for Hong Moon-jong, Representative of the Pro-Park New Party
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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] The prosecution has demanded a 9-year prison sentence for Hong Moon-jong, the 65-year-old leader of the Pro-Park New Party, who has been indicted on charges of embezzlement and breach of trust involving tens of billions of won, as well as bribery.
At the sentencing hearing for Hong held on the 9th at the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 21 (Presiding Judge Kim Mi-ri), the prosecution requested the court to sentence him to 5 years in prison for bribery under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, and 4 years in prison for the remaining charges.
The prosecution also demanded a fine of 166 million won and a confiscation of approximately 80 million won.
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The prosecution explained the reason for the demand, stating, "It has been confirmed that he neglected his responsibilities as a politician and educator and accepted bribes from several businessmen. Despite these crimes, he has shown no remorse, causing great frustration and a sense of loss among the citizens of Uijeongbu and the public."
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