South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted a special pardon to former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption and other charges and who has in recent years been suffering from poor health. | Reuters
South Korea’s former president Lee Myung-bak arrives at the prosecutors’ office in Seoul, South Korea, March 14, 2018. REUTERS FILE PHOTO
SEOUL — South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted a special pardon on Tuesday to former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption and other charges and who has in recent years been suffering from poor health. Lee, 81, who was president from 2008 to 2013, has been serving a 17-year sentence for corruption, embezzlement and bribery since 2018, though he has often been released temporarily for medical treatment.In June, prosecutors suspended Lee’s imprisonment, upon his request, citing his deteriorating health.
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