[Breaking News] Prosecution Seeks 5-Year Prison Sentence for Cho Kuk on 'Admission Fraud and Investigation Cover-up' Charges

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] The prosecution has requested a 5-year prison sentence for former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, who has been indicted on charges including admission bribery for his children and covering up an inspection.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, during the first trial's final hearing for Cho Kuk's charges of bribery, obstruction of official duties by deception, and obstruction of business, held at the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 21-1 (Presiding Judges Ma Seongyoung, Kim Jeonggon, Jang Yongbeom), the prosecutor made this request to the court.