What is the Verdict of the First Trial for Lee Hae-wook, Chairman of DL Group?

Lee Hae-wook, chairman of DL Group, who was indicted on charges of unfairly supporting a private company by mobilizing group affiliates, is attending the first trial sentencing hearing held on the 27th at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

Lee Hae-wook, chairman of DL Group, who was indicted on charges of unfairly supporting his personal company by mobilizing group affiliates, attended the first trial sentencing hearing held on the 27th at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Judge Kim Jun-hyuk of the Criminal Division 5 at the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial sentencing hearing in the afternoon for Chairman Lee, DL Corporation, and Glad Hotel & Resort, who were indicted for violating the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act. The prosecution alleges that Chairman Lee transferred the trademark rights of the hotel brand 'Glad' to APD, a company wholly owned by him and his son, and profited by allowing the subsidiary Ora Tourism (now Glad Hotel & Resort) to use it.

Ihweok Lee, Chairman of DL Group, entering the courthouse. / Photo by Honam Moon munonam@

Chairman Lee Hae-wook of DL Group adjusts his mask after seeing the press. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@