Former lawmaker Kwak Sang-do expressed joy after a court ruling cleared him of corruption charges related to a major bribery scandal, raising concerns about the integrity of South Korea's judicial system.
On the 6th of this month, former South Korean lawmaker Kwak Sang-do was seen smiling widely in front of reporters after receiving a court ruling that exonerated him of bribery charges. This ruling pertained to his son receiving 5 billion Korean won (net 2.5 billion won) from Kim Man-bae, a key figure in the controversial Daejang-dong development project, and Kwak's reaction came as he acknowledged that his son would avoid prison and retain his wealth. Observers noted that Kwak, who has held various prestigious public positions including prosecutor and a member of the National Assembly, appeared to lack a sense of shame in the face of such serious allegations.
