Former Lawmaker Sohn Hye-won's Brother, Who Raised 'Real Estate Speculation Allegations,' Dies in the Philippines

Former lawmaker Son Hye-won, who has been on trial for purchasing real estate under a borrowed name after preemptively learning about Mokpo's 'urban regeneration project plan,' is leaving the courthouse after the first trial sentencing hearing held on the 12th at the Southern District Court. The court sentenced former lawmaker Son to 1 year and 6 months in prison. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] It was recently revealed that Son Mo (63), the younger brother of former Democratic Party lawmaker Son Hye-won, who had raised suspicions of real estate speculation, was found dead in the Philippines.

According to local sources on the 8th, Son was found dead on the morning of the 4th of this month in a hotel room in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, northern Philippines. A note expressing despair over his situation was reportedly found at the scene.

The local Korean association contacted the police after being notified by the hotel, and requested identity verification from the Korean Embassy, which ultimately confirmed Son’s identity. The local police judged that Son had taken his own life, considering there were no signs of foul play and a note was found.

Son had held a press conference in February last year, raising additional suspicions related to real estate speculation after allegations were made against his older sister, former lawmaker Son.

Meanwhile, former lawmaker Son was tried on charges of purchasing real estate in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, under a borrowed name using non-public information and having others purchase properties as well. She was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in the first trial. Former lawmaker Son appealed, calling the verdict difficult to accept.

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