Moon Jae-in, her successor, has freed Park from 22-year sentence three months ahead of presidential election
has been pardoned by her successor, Moon Jae-in, in a special amnesty that could influence voters in a presidential election that is just three months away.and conviction for corruption and abuse of power, after a scandal that exposed webs of double-dealing between political leaders and conglomerates.
“Considering the many challenges we face, national unity and humble inclusiveness are more urgent than anything else,” he said, adding that Park’s deteriorating health had also been a factor. Her freedom could have a bearing on the 9 March presidential election, given her influence among conservative voters who are expected to back the candidate for the conservative People Power party.
A poll by Gallup Korea in November showed 48% of respondents opposed pardoning Park and another former president, Lee Myung-bak, but the numbers have dropped from around 60% early this year.
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