World & Nation
South Korea’s top court has upheld a 17-year prison sentence for former President Lee Myung-bak, who was convicted of corruption.
Oct. 29, 2020
Presidential contender Lee Myung-bak could be hit with an inquiry in a fraud case as well as a formidable opponent’s late entry into the race.
Nov. 6, 2007
A South Korean court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for yet another former president, Lee Myung-bak, on financial misconduct charges during and after his time in office.
March 22, 2018
A former city official is accused of trying to influence the country’s presidential race.
Nov. 21, 2007
‘Revival is our most urgent task,’ Lee Myung-bak says at his inaugural. But politics may distract him.
Feb. 25, 2008
South Korea’s entire Cabinet, including Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, offered to resign today to take responsibility for the government’s handling of beef imports.
June 10, 2008
From South Korea, a note of thanks
June 25, 2010
The North blames President Lee Myung-bak for letting reconciliation efforts fall by the wayside.
Nov. 16, 2008
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday in a corruption case that has badly tainted his status as the country’s first leader with a business background who once symbolized the country’s economic rise.
Oct. 5, 2018