What was LEe Myung-bak's original prison sentence?
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15 years
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Answer
Lee Myung-bak's initial prison sentence was 15 years, reflecting his involvement in various corruption scandals. He was implicated in bribery and embezzlement charges related to his presidency and influence peddling. The allegations included receiving tens of millions of dollars from Samsung and other conglomerates in exchange for political favors and business deals.
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