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Former South Korean President Sentenced To 7 Years

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An appeals court sentenced former South Korean First Lady Kim Kyung-hee to four years in prison. This sentence more than doubles her previous prison term. During the final trial, Park reportedly wept, though observers questioned if the display was sincere or intended for the public. Park also directed remarks toward special prosecution team prosecutors during the proceedings. Lawyers for Yoon have vowed to appeal the trial operations. The report cited the observatory's director regarding the sentencing. The sentencing occurred on April 28, according to the report. The sentence was increased by two years from the initial five-year term handed down in the first trial. Eun faces charges related to obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials.

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CNA938 Singapore

“South Korea's former first lady sentenced to four years in prison after an appeals court more than doubled her earlier sentence. Kim Kyung-hee.”

CNA938 Singapore

“after an appeals court more than doubled her earlier sentence. Kim Kyung-hee.”

CBS Standard FM Seoul

“검찰은 박성재 전 장관에게 대한 중요한 무혐의 혐의 등으로 징역 20년을 구형했는데 앞으로 길게 또 진심으로 반성하길 기대해 봅니다.”

CBS Standard FM Seoul

“20년을 구형했는데 앞으로 길게 또 진심으로 반성하길 기대해 봅니다.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“his wife, former First Lady Kim Ki-yeon, he had her prison term more than doubled to four years for corruption.”

BCC News Taiwan

“South Korean former President Eun Hee-moon was indicted on charges of obstructing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials' execution of an arrest warrant. Today, the second trial verdict was announced, and Eun was sentenced to seven years in prison, an increase of two years from the five-year sentence in the first trial.”

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