South Korea prosecutors indict ex-president Moon Jae-in for bribery
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/24/2025
Summary
Former President Moon Jae-in and his son-in-law's former spouse have been indicted by South Korean prosecutors on charges of bribery tied to their influence over an airline in Thailand. Lee Sang-jik, a former lawmaker, was also charged with bribery and breach of trust as part of the case involving the appointment ofMoon’s son-in-law at the airline. The investigation revealed that Moon’s son-in-law received an irregular salary as an executive director, which authorities allege constitutes bribery, while Lee is accused of providing kickbacks for his own position in a company controlled byMoon’s son-in-law. Both men’s legal teams have not yet responded to the allegations.