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Moon Jae-in Indicted for Bribery Amid Political Turmoil

4/24/2025

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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in faces serious allegations of bribery tied to his ex-son-in-law's job at Thai Eastar Jet, with prosecutors claiming he accepted 217 million won in illicit funds. Alongside him, former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik is also indicted for bribery and breach of trust, intensifying the political turmoil gripping the nation.

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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in faces serious allegations of bribery tied to his ex-son-in-law's job at Thai Eastar Jet, with prosecutors claiming he accepted 217 million won in illicit funds. Alongside him, former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik is also indicted for bribery and breach of trust, intensifying the political turmoil gripping the nation.