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Pardon for South Korean Ex-president Gains Support as Court Auctions Off Her Private Residence

Pardon for South Korean Ex-president Gains Support as Court Auctions Off Her Private Residence
South Korean ousted leader Park Geun-hye arrives at a court in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 25, 2017. Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
Lisa Bian
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The private house of Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who is still serving her sentence, will be auctioned off in August of this year. The court confiscated her private home due to failure to pay fines.

At the beginning of 2021, the court ruled that Park is eligible for a presidential pardon in its final verdict.

Lisa Bian
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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