Lee Myung-bak discharged after 12 days of hospitalization for chronic illness treatment... Re-incarcerated at Anyang Prison
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] Former President Lee Myung-bak was hospitalized for treatment of a chronic illness and was re-incarcerated in prison after being discharged 12 days later.
According to the Ministry of Justice on the 28th, the former president was admitted to Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th for a detailed examination related to his chronic illness. Following the medical staff's opinion, he was discharged and returned to Anyang Prison.
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The former president has been receiving hospital treatment for chronic illnesses including diabetes, and visited the hospital three times last year for medical care and treatment. He is currently serving a confirmed sentence of 17 years in prison, a fine of 13 billion KRW, and a confiscation of 5.78 billion KRW under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes for charges including bribery.
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