Prosecutor Seeks 10 Year Sentence For Kim Gun-Hwi

The court ruled that Kim had intent to participate in the crime rather than mere awareness of price manipulation. The ruling stated Kim used the funds specifically for Deutsche Motors stock trading without loss-guarantee agreements. The court viewed stock manipulation as a comprehensive crime and determined that the statute of limitations for prosecuting accomplices had not expired. Kim Gun-Hwi maintains his innocence, citing a lack of direct evidence of awareness. The court ruled that the receipt of a Chanel bag constituted a request for favors, a finding that differed from the first instance ruling. The prosecution's initial findings were upheld according to the report. The court determined that the public opinion polls were not commissioned by former President Yoon's side. Additionally, the court ruled that the polls could not be viewed as a quid pro quo for former lawmaker Kim Young-sun's nomination. The special prosecutor's office stated it will review the ruling before announcing a position. The prosecution argued that the defendant's actions were as severe as those in a first-instance ruling. The case is being heard by the Seoul High Court's specialized insurrection division. This marks the first time this specific court division will deliver a verdict on such a case.