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South Korean President Moon’s Trusted Aide Found Guilty for Interfering in 2017 Presidential Election

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South Korean President Moon’s Trusted Aide Found Guilty for Interfering in 2017 Presidential Election
Moon Jae-in, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, poses for photographs as he watches a television report on an exit poll of the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea on May 9, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Lisa Bian
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Kim Kyung-soo, a trusted aide of South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the former Governor of South Gyeongsang Province, was recently sentenced to two years imprisonment for allegedly manipulating online public opinion to interfere in the 2017 presidential election and 2018 local elections in South Korea, reported Korean media.

Kim was Moon’s trusted aide and spokesperson when he ran for president in 2017. The following year, Kim was elected Governor of South Gyeongsang Province in the 2018 local elections.

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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