Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak served as the President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013. His administration was marked by economic growth and infrastructure development, but he was later convicted on charges of corruption and embezzlement, receiving a 17-year sentence, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2020.
Born on Dec 19, 1941 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Japan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 238,635 | $5,000,000 | 9,434$ |
| Totals | 1 | 126,476,461 | 238,635 | $5,000,000 | 9,434$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Japan:
Lee Myung-bak is facing a sharp decline in approval ratings due to issues related to real estate and personnel.
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Japan:
The article discusses how the results of the ruling party's representative election may impact President Lee Myung-bak's administration.
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Japan:
President Lee met with Takedashi to discuss the continuation of good relations.
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Vietnam:
Former President Lee Myung-bak was pardoned after serving a few years of his sentence.
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United Kingdom:
Lee Myung-bak was also pardoned after serving a few years in prison.
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Canada:
Lee Myung-bak, a fellow conservative, was sentenced to 15 years for bribery in 2018.
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Russia:
Lee Myung Bak was sentenced to prison for corruption and later pardoned by Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Hong Kong:
Yoon Suk-yeol is the third former president to have his trial broadcasted, following Lee Myung-bak.
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Vietnam:
Former President Lee Myung-bak's trial was also referenced in the context of live broadcasts of presidential sentencing.
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Ukraine:
Former President Lee Myung-bak was also involved in a corruption case that was broadcasted in 2018.
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