South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted a special pardon on Tuesday to former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption and other charges and who has in recent years been suffering from poor health.
Lee, 81, who was president from 2008 to 2013, has been serving a 17-year sentence for corruption, embezzlement and bribery since 2018, though he has often been released temporarily for medical treatment.
In June, prosecutors suspended Lee's imprisonment, upon his request, citing his deteriorating health.Lee was initially expected to be pardonedLee is the fourth former South Korean president to be jailed. His successor,She was pardoned by Yoon's predecessor in late 2021 after nearly five years in prison.
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