SEOUL: South Korea's International Olympic Committee vice-president Kim Un-yong was arrested while in hospital early yesterday pending indictment for embezzlement, bribery and other charges, local media reported.
A statement from his office confirmed the arrest but noted that it had taken place without him being charged or indicted and that he had been taken immediately to prison.
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