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Judge Behind Yoon’s Sentence Now Under Fire | South Korea News
A judge who sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison is now facing legal trouble himself after being indicted for allegedly accepting $3,000 worth of entertainment from lawyers at a Seoul bar in 2023. While investigators found no evidence of quid pro quo bribery, the case violates South Korea’s antigraft law, which bars public officials from accepting gifts or services over 1 million won without justification. The timing—just months after his high-profile verdict and amid ongoing appeals—has drawn sharp scrutiny, underscoring how even judges are held to strict…
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