[Photo] Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong Carefully Descending the Stairs
The prosecution requested a fine for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, who was indicted on charges of illegally using the psychotropic drug propofol. On the 12th, at the first trial for Lee's violation of the Narcotics Control Act (psychotropic substances) held before Judge Jang Young-chae of the Criminal Division 11 at the Seoul Central District Court, the prosecution asked the court to sentence the defendant to a fine of 70 million won and a confiscation of 17.02 million won. Vice Chairman Lee is seen leaving the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, by car after the first trial. / Reporter Moon Ho-nam munonam@
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