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Former president Lee Myung-bak — 17y → pardoned at 2.5y

Lee Myung-bak (former President)·Politician·Supreme Court · 2020

Harm

Embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion (DAS)

Sentence

17y

Court

Supreme Court

Guideline

Case summary

Former president Lee Myung-bak was sentenced to 17 years for embezzlement, bribery, and tax evasion related to DAS auto-parts company control. He was pardoned by President Yoon Suk-yeol in December 2022 after serving roughly 2.5 years (with parts in custody pre-final-judgment).

Disparity flags

Presidential pardon
Lenient toward elite

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