Prosecution Seeks 3-Year Prison Sentence for Yeom Dong-yeol in 'Gangwon Land Hiring Corruption' Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] Former Future United Party (now People Power Party) lawmaker Yeom Dong-yeol, who was prosecuted for requesting recruitment favors at Kangwon Land, was sentenced to three years in prison in the appellate trial.

On the 4th, the prosecution requested the court to "sentence the defendant to three years in prison" during the closing arguments of Yeom's case, held at the Seoul High Court Criminal Division 11 (Presiding Judges Gu Jaheon, Kim Bongwon, and Lee Eunhye).

In his final statement, former lawmaker Yeom denied the charges. Yeom said, "The recruitment complaints were typical local grievances, and I did not use any words or actions that could be perceived as exerting influence over the Kangwon Land president," adding, "I sincerely regret causing controversy related to recruitment."

Meanwhile, Yeom, whose constituency is Jeongseon-gun, was indicted on charges of abuse of authority and obstruction of the exercise of rights for pressuring Kangwon Land's HR team leader and others from November 2012 to April of the following year to unlawfully hire 39 people, including acquaintances and supporters' children, during the trainee selection process. Yeom claimed innocence, stating that he only engaged in policy activities and made no personal requests. However, the first trial court found Yeom guilty and sentenced him to one year in prison. The first trial court did not detain Yeom in court.

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