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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in Indicted on Bribery Charges

Moon Jae-in faces indictment over alleged bribery involving airline job for his son-in-law during his presidency from 2017 to 2022.

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  1. South Korea Former President Moon Charged With Taking Bribes

    But observers say liberal presidential aspirant Lee Jae-myung is heavily favored to win the vote as conservatives remain in disarray over Yoon’s ouster, although Lee also faces criminal trials on allegations of corruption and other charges.

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  2. South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery

    Moon’s indictment adds him to a long list of South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office.

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  3. South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery

    Moon’s indictment adds him to a long list of former South Korean presidents who have found themselves in trouble with the law.

    South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery

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Updated: Apr 24th, 2025, 6:33 AM ET

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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted for bribery related to a no-show job given to his son-in-law at an airline during his administration. Prosecutors allege that bribes totaling approximately 217 million won were received from Lee Sang-jik, the airline's founder, in exchange for appointments linked to Moon's influence. Critics label the indictment politically motivated, coming ahead of upcoming presidential elections amidst ongoing legal challenges facing liberal candidates, as South Korea's presidency has a history of corruption-related controversies.

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  • Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to appointing a former lawmaker to a nonprofit in exchange for his son-in-law's employment.

  • Prosecutors have not found direct evidence linking Moon to political favors, but the circumstances suggest an expectation of repayment for political support from the former lawmaker.

  • The indictment has raised concerns about political motivations behind the legal action, particularly as South Korea approaches a significant presidential election.

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