SK Networks, Chairman Choi Sun-won Arrested, "Efforts to Minimize Management Vacuum"

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Choi Sun-won, chairman of SK Networks, who is accused of embezzling a large amount of company funds and breach of trust, was detained on the 17th, leaving SK Networks unable to hide its embarrassment.

The company stated in the afternoon, immediately after Chairman Choi's detention, "We are embarrassed to face such a situation during a difficult time when uncertainty in the business environment is increasing."

It added, "We will do our best to ensure that there is no gap in company management, centered on the board of directors and the president."

Earlier that day, Judge Won Jeong-sook, in charge of detention warrants at the Seoul Central District Court, issued the warrant after conducting a pre-trial detention hearing for Chairman Choi.

Judge Won stated, "There is substantial reason to suspect that the suspect committed the crimes as alleged, and there is concern that evidence may be destroyed using his position," adding, "Considering the scale of the crime and its impact on the related company, the grounds and necessity for detention are recognized."

Chairman Choi is accused of embezzling and misappropriating company funds during his management of SK Networks, SK Telesys, and SKC, lending company funds without collateral to his personal business, and causing damage to the company by failing to properly recover the funds.

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