'77 million won bribery' Former Democratic Party National Disability Committee Chair sentenced to 3 years in prison

University Professor Also Sentenced to Prison for Same Charges

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Taewon] The prosecution requested a prison sentence in the first trial for Yoon Heesik, former Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Korea's National Disability Committee, who was indicted on charges of soliciting tens of millions of won for building sale favors.

On the morning of the 10th, at the Seoul Western District Court Criminal Division 10 presided over by Judge Yoon Yangji, the prosecution requested a 3-year prison sentence and a fine of 51.5 million won for Yoon, who was indicted on charges of violating the Attorney-at-Law Act. For Professor A, who was also indicted on the same charges, the prosecution requested a 3-year prison sentence and a fine of 25.5 million won. The prosecution explained the reason for the request, stating, "This crime was committed with the trust of the position as Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Korea's National Disability Committee and as a university professor," and "There is evidence of an attempt to solicit, not just receiving money."

Yoon's defense attorney admitted all the charges but argued, "Since it was said that if the parking lot issue was resolved, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) could purchase it, there was no solicitation for impossible matters in exchange for money." In his final statement, Yoon said, "I will be especially careful to ensure this never happens again. I am ashamed and sorry."

They were indicted on December 2 last year on charges of receiving 77 million won in three installments from September 2020 to last year, after receiving a request from an acquaintance of Professor A, a construction contractor, who wanted to sell a completed building to LH. The sentencing date for them is scheduled for March 9.

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