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Hans India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
South Korea: Ex-President Moon indicted over alleged bribery
Jeonju (South Korea): South Korean prosecutors said on Thursday that they have indicted former President Moon Jae-in over charges of bribery in connection with allegations of facilitating the employment of his former son-in-law at an airline. Moon, who served as President from 2017 to 2022, was indicted for corruption, while former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik, who established the budget carrier Thai Eastar Jet, was indicted for bribery and breach of trust. Moon and his daughter, Da-hye, were accused of allegedly receiving bribes in the form of salary and other payments for Da-hye's ex-husband, surnamed Seo, by the airline. Seo was appointed Executive Director at the airline in 2018 after Lee, who founded the airline, was appointed head of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency. Prosecutors suspect that Lee's appointment was made in exchange for hiring Seo at the airline, particularly given Seo's lack of experience in the airline industry at the time. Moon is alleged to have stopped providing financial support to his daughter's family after Seo's employment, and prosecutors consider the approximately 217 million won ($151,125) in salary and other compensation paid by the airline to Seo and Da-hye as a bribe to the former President. The indictment against Moon comes as the nation is gearing up for the June 3 presidential election after former President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted early this month over his failed martial law bid, Yonhap news agency reported. Moon's legal team denounced the indictment as a politically motivated move, calling it an "unlawful indictment based on fabricated claims". They argued that Moon was preparing a written response to prosecutors and had notified them it would be submitted by the end of April. Despite this, prosecutors moved forward without verifying key facts or awaiting the response, the legal team said. The Democratic Party (DP), which fielded Moon as its candidate in the 2017 presidential election, also condemned the indictment. DP spokesperson Park Kyung-mee called the move "a political maneuver" aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the former president and the party. Former DP leader Lee Jae-myung echoed the criticism, describing the indictment as "an act of political persecution against the previous administration."
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicted in bribery case
South Korea's prosecution service has indicted former president Moon Jae-in on bribery charges linked to his former son-in-law's controversial appointment to a top airline post. Allegations against Moon According to prosecutors, Moon's former son-in-law, identified only by the surname Seo, was hired as executive director of Thai Eastar Jet in 2018, despite having no notable experience in aviation. The appointment allegedly came in exchange for Eastar Jet founder and former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik being named head of the state-run Korea SMEs and Startups Agency that same year. Prosecutors claim this deal was orchestrated to indirectly benefit Moon. Seo reportedly received around 217 million won in salary and housing support between 2018 and 2020. A Reuters report cited by prosecutors noted that Seo frequently absented himself from his duties and failed to perform in a capacity commensurate with his role. Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office Just weeks ago, former President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office after declaring martial law—a move that sparked public outrage. He, too, now faces criminal charges. Moon joins Yoon and other former South Korean presidents who have faced prosecution. South Korea's first female president, Park Geun-hye, was impeached in 2017 following a high-profile corruption scandal involving her confidante Choi Soon-sil. She was sentenced to a combined 22 years in prison before being pardoned on health and humanitarian grounds in December 2021. Moon's immediate predecessor, Lee Myung-bak, was convicted of embezzlement and bribery, receiving a 17-year sentence in 2018. He was released early through a presidential pardon in 2022, also citing health issues. Moon's political mentor, Roh Moo-hyun, also faced a corruption probe linked to his family after leaving office and died by suicide in 2009. Earlier, former military rulers Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo were convicted in 1996 for mutiny, treason, and corruption related to the 1979 coup and the 1980 Gwangju massacre. Chun's death sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment, while Roh received a 17-year sentence. Both were pardoned in 1997 as part of a national reconciliation effort led by then-president Kim Young-sam with the support of president-elect Kim Dae-jung.
Saudi Gazette
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Former South Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery
SEOUL — Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline. Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline's CEO leading a state-funded agency. Moon led the country from 2017 to 2022 and is best remembered for his attempts to broker a peace deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He joins a long list of South Korean presidents whose political careers have been marred by scandal, from jail to assassination to suicide. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office this month for his shock martial law declaration, is also facing criminal charges. Besides Moon, former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik has also been indicted, prosecutors say. He is being accused of bribery and breach of trust. In 2022, Lee was sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling company funds. The founder of budget carrier Eastar Jet, Lee was named the head of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency in 2018 — the same year that Seo was appointed executive director of his airline's subsidiary Thai Eastar Jet. Between 2018 and 2020, Seo received around 217 million won ($150,000; £113,000) in salary and housing support — a sum that prosecutors say constitutes bribes intended for Moon. According to prosecutors, Seo was appointed "despite any relevant experience or qualifications in the airline industry", said a Reuters report. He "frequently left his post for extended periods... and did not perform his duties in a manner befitting the position", it added. The residence of Moon Da-hye, the former president's daughter, was raided last September during investigations of the bribery allegations. Moon's indictment comes amid a series of prosecutions against officials in his administration. Earlier this month, Moon's former national security advisor and defense minister were indicted for allegedly leaking intelligence to activists. The country's prosecution service is often accused of being politicised – and when the government changes hands, it's common for rival politicians to be investigated. The current government is led by acting president and prime minister Han Duck-soo the People Power Party's. Moon's Democratic Party has condemned the prosecution, calling it a "politically motivated move aimed at humiliating a former president". — BBC
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former S Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery
Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline. Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline's CEO leading a state-funded agency. Moon led the country from 2017 to 2022 and is best remembered for his attempts to broker a peace deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He joins a long list of South Korean presidents whose political careers have been marred by scandal, from jail to assassination to suicide. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office this month for his shock martial law declaration, is also facing criminal charges. Besides Moon, former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik has also been indicted, prosecutors say. He is being accused of bribery and breach of trust. In 2022, Lee was sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling company funds. The founder of budget carrier Eastar Jet, Lee was named the head of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency in 2018 - the same year that Seo was appointed executive director of his airline's subsidiary Thai Eastar Jet. Between 2018 and 2020, Seo received around 217 million won ($150,000; £113,000) in salary and housing support - a sum that prosecutors say constitute bribes intended for Moon. According to prosecutors, Seo was appointed "despite any relevant experience or qualifications in the airline industry", said a Reuters report. He "frequently left his post for extended periods... and did not perform his duties in a manner befitting the position", it added. The residence of Moon Da-hye, the former president's daughter, was raided last September during investigations of the bribery allegations. Moon's indictment comes amid a series of prosecutions against officials in his administration. Earlier this month, Moon's former national security advisor and defence minister were indicted for allegedly leaking intelligence to activists. The country's prosecution service is often accused of being politicised – and when the government changes hands, it's common for rival politicians to be investigated. The current government is led by acting president and prime minister Han Duck-soo the People Power Party's. Moon's Democratic Party has condemned the prosection, calling it a "politically motivated move aimed at humiliating a former president".
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Former S Korea President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery
Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline's CEO leading a state-funded led the country from 2017 to 2022 and is best remembered for his attempts to broker a peace deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He joins a long list of South Korean presidents whose political careers have been marred by scandal, from jail to assassination to suicide. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office this month for his shock martial law declaration, is also facing criminal charges. Besides Moon, former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik has also been indicted, prosecutors say. He is being accused of bribery and breach of 2022, Lee was sentenced to six years in prison for embezzling company founder of budget carrier Eastar Jet, Lee was named the head of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency in 2018 - the same year that Seo was appointed executive director of his airline's subsidiary Thai Eastar 2018 and 2020, Seo received around 217 million won ($150,000; £113,000) in salary and housing support - a sum that prosecutors say constitute bribes intended for to prosecutors, Seo was appointed "despite any relevant experience or qualifications in the airline industry", said a Reuters report. He "frequently left his post for extended periods... and did not perform his duties in a manner befitting the position", it added. The residence of Moon Da-hye, the former president's daughter, was raided last September during investigations of the bribery indictment comes amid a series of prosecutions against officials in his administration. Earlier this month, Moon's former national security advisor and defence minister were indicted for allegedly leaking intelligence to country's prosecution service is often accused of being politicised – and when the government changes hands, it's common for rival politicians to be current government is led by acting president and prime minister Han Duck-soo the People Power Party's. Moon's Democratic Party has condemned the prosection, calling it a "politically motivated move aimed at humiliating a former president".
