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Sentencing case · Abuse of power
Former president Park Geun-hye — pardoned after 4y 9m of 22y
Park Geun-hye (former President)·Politician·Supreme Court · 2021
Harm
Multiple counts: abuse of power, bribery, NIS funds
Sentence
22y
Court
Supreme Court
Guideline
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Case summary
Former president Park Geun-hye was convicted of abuse of power, bribery, and election-law violations across multiple cases, with combined sentences totaling 22 years. After serving 4 years and 9 months, she was granted a special presidential pardon by President Moon Jae-in in December 2021.
Disparity flags
Presidential pardon
Lenient toward elite
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