Saturday, August 20, 2016

High-profile bribery trial begins

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High-profile bribery trial begins.


By Lee Kyung-min 

Proceedings have begun over a high-profile bribery trial involving a dismissed senior prosecutor and a leading game company chairman Tuesday, five months after the allegation first emerged in March.

The Seoul Central District Court opened the first pretrial session on the case Kim Jung-ju, 48, Nexon founder and CEO of NXC, the holding company of Nexon, and Jin Kyung-joon, 49, the first incumbent prosecutor placed under arrest and dismissed over bribery allegations. The two were indicted on charges of offering and receiving bribes, respectively.

The two asked the court for more time to prepare for the case, with only Kim admitting to his charges. Jin's defense lawyer refused to comment on the matter.

The court ordered the lawyers representing both Jin and Kim to submit letters of opinion on whether they admit to the charges and their opinions on the alleged wrongdoings by Sept. 2. The next pre-trial session is scheduled for Sept. 12. 


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