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Calm Returns to Moon’s Village as Strengthened Security Rules Come into Effect

Calm Returns to Moon’s Village as Strengthened Security Rules Come into Effect

YANGSAN, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Tranquility and calmness appear to have returned to a southeastern rural village where former President Moon Jae-in’s residence is located on the first day of strengthened security measures there. Gone from Pyeongsan Village in Yangsan, 420 kilometers southeast of Seoul, are loud noises and abusive language from anti-Moon demonstrators. [...]

Police Slap First Ban on Rallies In Front of Former President Moon’s Home

Police Slap First Ban on Rallies In Front of Former President Moon’s Home

YANGSAN, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Police on Friday imposed their first ban on rallies in front of former President Moon Jae-in’s residence in Yangsan, southeastern South Korea, as the Moon family has reportedly been suffering from loud noises and abusive language produced by demonstrators and conservative activists since his retirement early last month. The [...]

Ex-President Returns to Ordinary Life in Yangsan

Ex-President Returns to Ordinary Life in Yangsan

SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Former President Moon Jae-in, after finishing his five-year term, returned to his retirement home on Tuesday, beginning his first day as an ordinary citizen. Moon returned to his private residence in Pyeongsan Village in the southeastern city of Yangsan to a warm welcome from his supporters, spending his first day [...]

Supreme Court Confirms 17-year Prison Term for Ex-President Lee Myung-bak in Corruption Case

Supreme Court Confirms 17-year Prison Term for Ex-President Lee Myung-bak in Corruption Case

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 17-year prison sentence handed down by an appeals court for former President Lee Myung-bak on embezzlement and bribery charges. In February, the 78-year-old was sentenced to 17 years in prison, a fine of 13 billion won (US$10.9 million) and a forfeit of [...]