Yoon Suk-yeol "Sympathizes with Citizens Saddened by Long-term Detention of Former Presidents"

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[Asia Economy reporters Naju-seok and Park Joon-yi] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol said on the 29th regarding the pardons of former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, "I empathize with the thoughts of the people who feel regret." He avoided giving a direct answer, stating that the issue of pardons is a matter for President Moon Jae-in to decide.

At a press conference held at the Maehun Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Seocho-gu, Seoul, former Prosecutor General Yoon said about the issue of pardoning former presidents, "This is not something I can clearly speak about; it is a matter for the sitting president to decide," but added, "There are many people who feel regret over the long-term detention of a former president who is elderly and female, and I also somewhat empathize with the people's feelings."

Regarding the pardon of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, he said, "What is currently being discussed is not a pardon, but rather parole since a significant portion of the sentence has been served, and I believe it will proceed according to the proper procedures."

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