Prosecutors Indict Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in for Bribery

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted on bribery charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at Eastar Jet, a budget airline. Prosecutors allege that Moon's son-in-law received a lucrative position and significant salary despite lacking relevant experience, as part of a quid pro quo involving the airline's CEO and a state agency appointment. The prosecution claims these benefits constituted bribes intended for Moon, amounting to about 217–223 million won ($150,000–$177,000). Moon's lawyers have strongly denied the allegations, calling the indictment politically motivated and arguing there is no evidence Moon was aware of or facilitated his son-in-law's hiring. This case adds to a history of South Korean presidents facing legal challenges after leaving office, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the country. Moon served as president from 2017 to 2022 and was succeeded by Yoon Suk Yeol.