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In October 2020, the Korean Supreme Court upheld a ___ year prison sentence for Lee Myung-bak?
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The 17-year prison sentence upheld by the Korean Supreme Court for Lee Myung-bak, the former South Korean president, stems from multiple corruption charges. The court found him guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and abuse of power. Lee was accused of receiving bribes from Samsung and other businesses in exchange for favors, such as presidential pardons and government contracts.
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