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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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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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The indictment against Moon is a politically motivated attack designed to undermine liberal candidates in the upcoming presidential election.

Critics argue that the charges are intended to distract from the controversies surrounding President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment and current criminal trials.

Supporters of Moon defend his presidency, highlighting his achievements in diplomacy with North Korea and public welfare despite the current legal struggles.

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