Electronics giant heir on trial again

South Korea
Saturday, 26 Oct 2019

In the dock: Lee leaving after appearing in the Seoul High Court for a retrial. — AP

SEOUL: Billionaire Lee Jae-yong appeared in court for a retrial on corruption allegations linked to a 2016 scandal that spurred massive street protests and sent South Korea’s then-president to prison.

“I feel deeply sorry for worrying many people,” Lee said while facing a barrage of camera clicks before walking into the Seoul High Court with his lawyers.

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