Former Korean president Lee Myung-bak convicted of bribery and embezzlement

Former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in jail over a set of corruption charges, including bribery and embezzlement in connection with his brother's auto parts company DAS. At the second hearing, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Lee, who served as the country's head of state from early 2008 … Continue reading Former Korean president Lee Myung-bak convicted of bribery and embezzlement