SEOUL: South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Tuesday (Nov 19) on charges alleging he used more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds for personal purposes when he was a governor, Yonhap News Agency reported. Lee, chair of the Democratic Party, is

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South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says

Already embroiled in multiple legal battles, Lee Jae-myung’s indictment could jeopardise his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027.

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South Korea’s opposition chief indicted for misuse of public funds

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His legal battles could jeopardise his expected bid to contest the next presidential race.

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The indictments keep coming for South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung, who's now accused of misusing public funds just days after copping a suspended jail term.

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Opposition parties are going all out to protect main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung, who received a suspended one-year prison term for violating the election law, according to political watchers, Tuesday.

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By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) –     South Korea’s main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Tuesday on charges alleging he used more than 100 million won ($71,900) of public funds for personal purposes when he was a governor, Yonhap News Agency reported. Lee, chair of the Democratic Party, is already facing four other trials including for bribery and other charges mostly tied to a $1 billion property development scandal. His legal b…

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South Korea's main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was indicted on Tuesday on charges that he used more than 100 million won, about $72,000, of public funds in...

Principalul lider al opoziției din Coreea de Sud, Lee Jae-myung, a fost inculpat marți pentru acuzații potrivit cărora ar fi folosit peste 100 de milioane de woni, aproximativ 72.000 de dolari, din fonduri publice în…

Principalul lider al opoziției de la Seul, acuzat că a plătit mese scumpe și cumpărături din fonduri publice. Soția politicianului a folosit mașina guvernamentală în scopuri personale - HotNews.ro

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South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says - Regional Media News

SEOUL: South Korea’s primary opposition chief Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Tuesday (Nov 19) on fees alleging he used greater than 100 million received (US$71,900) of public funds for private functions when he was a governor, Yonhap Information Company reported. Lee, chair of the Democratic Occasion, is already dealing with 4 different trials together with for bribery and different fees principally tied to a US$1 billion property growth scandal.…

South Korea opposition leader indicted for misuse of public funds, Yonhap says

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