Ex-vice Gyeonggi governor found guilty of perjury over claims of 'drinking party' during interrogation (opens original article in a new tab)

A former Gyeonggi Province vice governor was convicted of perjury for falsely claiming he was given alcohol during an interrogation, receiving a four-month prison sentence. The court also dismissed abuse of power charges against him, citing prosecutorial overreach.

• Lee Hwa-young, former vice Gyeonggi governor, found guilty of perjury for false testimony about alcohol and food during interrogation
• Court sentenced Lee to four months in prison for violating testimony law
• Court dismissed abuse of power charges against Lee, citing prosecutorial overreach