South Korea’s Supreme Court delivered a dramatic verdict Thursday, sentencing former Justice Minister and opposition Innovation Party leader Cho Kuk to two years in prison over corruption charges tied to his children’s university admissions.
Cho, a polarizing figure once seen as a reformist icon, lost his parliamentary seat immediately under local law and faces imminent imprisonment. The ruling sends shockwaves through the political scene ahead of crucial local elections.
Prosecutors accused Cho of falsifying academic records and scholarship documents to secure advantages for his family. His supporters claim the case is politically motivated, sparking heated debates online about fairness in education and elite privilege.
As the Innovation Party scrambles to regroup, experts predict this could reshape South Korea’s opposition landscape. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding political drama – and its ripple effects across Asia.
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– and its ripple effects across Asia.
