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

A South Korean court convicted a former Gyeonggi Province vice governor of perjury for providing false testimony about an interrogation, while dismissing some charges against him.

• Former Gyeonggi vice governor Lee Hwa-young found guilty of perjury for false testimony about alcohol and food during interrogation
• Court ruled Lee's testimonies lacked consistency and credibility
• Court dismissed abuse of power charges against Lee but recognized prosecutorial power abuse