Partial Acquittal of Some Abuse of Authority Charges Recognized as Guilty in Second Trial

[Breaking] Supreme Court Remands Case of Former Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin in 'Military Comment Manipulation' View original image

[Asia Economy Choi Seok-jin, Legal Affairs Specialist Reporter] On the 27th, the Supreme Court overturned and remanded the lower court's ruling that sentenced former Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan-jin to 2 years and 4 months in prison, acquitting him of some abuse of authority charges that the lower court had recognized as guilty in the appeal trial regarding allegations that he ordered the Cyber Command of the military to manipulate comments and engage in political activities.



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