Why did South Korea pardon the Samsung 'prince'?
Korea's parliament impeached Park and she was imprisoned in 2017 for 25 years.
Lee was first jailed for bribery and corruption in 2017 - but then was later released from jail twice. Chaebols were heavily supported by the government after the Korean War. They were given cheaper electricity and tax incentives, there was a "Buy-Korea" policy and even help in suppressing union movements.
So in 2017, when his son was hauled away to a cell on a five-year sentence, activists hoped the case would mark a turning point.Celebration however was short lived. Lee's court battle dragged on for years with twists and turns worthy of the most dramatic Korean serials.
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