South Korean politician acquitted of role in Kangwon Land hiring scandal

A politician accused of influencing the hiring of staff at Kangwon Land – the only casino in South Korea at which locals are allowed to gamble – has been acquitted of all charges.

According to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Rep. Kweon Seong-dong of the People Power Party was found not guilty by the Supreme Court of a range of charges related to a hiring scandal at Kangwon Land in 2012 and 2013. The scandal ultimately led to former CEO Choi Hung-jib being jailed for three years.

Kweon was one of two members of the People Power Party accused by Choi of pressuring the state-run casino operator to hire 11 people, including an intern at his parliamentary office, and asking other government officials to hire a friend of his as an external director of the company.

Source: https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2022/02/21/south-korean-politician-acquitted-of-role-in-kangwon-land-hiring-scandal/