S. Korea ex-president Lee jailed for 15 years over corruption
Former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was jailed for 15 years for corruption Friday, becoming the latest of the country's ex-leaders to be convicted of criminal offences.
Lee was found guilty on charges including bribery and embezzlement and ordered to pay a fine of 13 billion won (USD 11.5 million) by the Seoul Central District Court.
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First Published: Oct 05 2018 | 12:00 PM IST