A group of former lawmakers holds a news conference near the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, 24 January 2022, calling for the release of former President Lee Myung-bak, who was hospitalized for an unspecified chronic illness a week ago. The 81-year-old is serving a 17-year sentence for embezzlement and bribery convictions at the Anyang Correctional Institution, 23 kilometers south of Seoul.

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Calling for release of jailed former president, Seoul, Korea - 24 Jan 2022

Former lawmakers move to the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, 24 January 2022, to convey a letter calling for the release of former President Lee Myung-bak, who was hospitalized for an unspecified chronic illness a week ago, to the office. The 81-year-old is serving a 17-year sentence for embezzlement and bribery convictions at the Anyang Correctional Institution, 23 kilometers south of Seoul.

Former President Lee Myung-bak leaves Seoul National University Hospital in a wheelchair before being taken to a penitentiary in Anyang, just south of the South Korean capital, 10 February 2021. Lee, now imprisoned on corruption convictions, had been hospitalized for an underlying disease.

Ex-president taken to penitentiary from hospital, Anyang, Korea - 10 Feb 2021

A security guard takes out a box of quarantine goods from the house of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, 24 December 2020, following the discovery of 10 security guards there having been infected with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Coronavirus pandemic in South Korea, Seoul - 24 Dec 2020

A prosecution vehicle carrying former President Lee Myung-bak, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison for embezzlement, bribery and corruption enter the Seoul Eastern Detention Center

South Korean former President Lee Myung-bak confirmed 17 years in prison for corruption charges, Seoul, South Korea - 02 Nov 2020

Supporters protesting against former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak's confirmation of his 17-year prison sentence protest in front of the Seoul Eastern Detention Center, which insists on Lee's innocence

South Korean police officers wearing face masks as a precaution against the coronavirus, stand outside a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . Lee was sent back to prison on Monday, four days after the country's top court upheld a 17-year prison term on him over corruption crimes

Corruption, Seoul, South Korea - 02 Nov 2020

South Korean police officers walk outside a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . Lee was sent back to prison on Monday, four days after the country's top court upheld a 17-year prison term on him over corruption crimes

Members of Presidential Security Service and police officers stand outside a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . Lee was sent back to prison on Monday, four days after the country's top court upheld a 17-year prison term on him over corruption crimes

South Korean police officers stand outside a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . Lee was sent back to prison on Monday, four days after the country's top court upheld a 17-year prison term on him over corruption crimes

Vehicle carrying South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak leaves his residence for the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul, South Korea, . Lee was sent back to prison on Monday, four days after the country's top court upheld a 17-year prison term on him over corruption crimes

A car carrying South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak arrives at Dongbu Detention Center in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2020. The Supreme Court on 29 October upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery.

South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak reimprisoned, Seoul - 02 Nov 2020

South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak leaves his house in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2020. The Supreme Court on 29 October upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery.

Former and incumbent lawmakers of South Korea's opposition People Power Party wait for former President Lee Myung-bak in front of his house in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2020. The Supreme Court on 29 October upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery.

A car carrying former President Lee Myung-bak arrives at the Seoul Central Prosecutors Office in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2020. The Supreme Court on 29 October upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery.

A car carrying former President Lee Myung-bak leaves his house for the Seoul Central Prosecutors Office in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2020. The Supreme Court on 29 October upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery.

Former President Lee Myung-bak, helped by his wife, Kim Yoon-ok, arrives at Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, 30 October 2020, to see a doctor. The Supreme Court in Seoul upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who is out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery the previous day. He is scheduled to be imprisoned again on 02 November.

Ex-president on the brink, Seoul, Korea - 30 Oct 2020

Former President Lee Myung-bak (L), helped by his wife, Kim Yoon-ok (R), arrives at Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, 30 October 2020, to see a doctor. The Supreme Court in Seoul upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who is out on bail, for embezzlement and bribery the previous day. He is scheduled to be imprisoned again on 02 November.

People stand guard as journalists wait for former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in front of the former president's house in Seoul, South Korea, 29 October 2020. South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was charged with embezzlement and bribery.

Supreme Court rules on ex-president's embezzlement case in Seoul, Korea - 29 Oct 2020

Journalist wait for waiting former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in front of the former president's house in Seoul, South Korea, 29 October 2020. South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee, who was charged with embezzlement and bribery.

Members of Presidential Security Service stand outside of a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . South Korea's top court upheld a 17-year sentence imposed on former President Lee for a range of corruption crimes in a final ruling Thursday that will send him back to prison

Corruption, Seoul, South Korea - 29 Oct 2020

South Korean police officers stand outside of a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . South Korea's top court upheld a 17-year sentence imposed on former President Lee Myung-bak for a range of corruption crimes in a final ruling Thursday that will send him back to prison

South Korean police officer stands outside a residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, . South Korea's top court upheld a 17-year sentence imposed on former President Lee Myung-bak for a range of corruption crimes in a final ruling Thursday that will send him back to prison

Former lawmaker Lee Jae-oh, a close aide to South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak, walks into the house of the former president in Seoul, South Korea, 29 October 2020. South Korea's top court upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee for embezzlement and bribery.

South Korea's top court rules on ex-president's embezzlement case, Seoul - 29 Oct 2020

Kang Hoon (C,top), a lawyer for South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak, answers reporters' questions at the Supreme Court in Seoul, South Korea, 29 October 2020. South Korea's top court upheld a lower court ruling of a 17-year prison term for Lee for embezzlement and bribery.

Former President Lee Myung-bak arrives at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 19 February 2020, to attend his trial. Later in the day, he was sentenced to 17 years in prison for bribery and embezzlement, fined 13 billion won (10.9 million US dollar). Lee, who was freed on bail from a detention center on 06 March, was detained after the verdict.

Ex-president Lee Myung-bak gets 17-year jail term, Seoul, Korea - 19 Feb 2020

Former President Lee Myung-bak (L) shakes hands with his supporters after arriving at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea,  19 February 2020, to attend his trial. Lee, who was freed on bail from a detention center on 06 March, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

Ex-president at trial in Seoul, Korea - 19 Feb 2020

South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak (L) arrives to attend a final hearing at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 08 January 2020. Lee, who was freed on bail from a detention center on 06 March 2019, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korean former President Lee Myung-bak in court, Seoul, Korea - 08 Jan 2020

South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak arrives to attend a hearing at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 27 December 2019. Lee, who was freed on bail from a detention center on 06 March 2019, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korea's former President Lee Myung-bak arrives to court, Seoul - 27 Dec 2019

South Korea former president Lee Myung-bak (L) arrives at the Seoul Central District Court to attend a hearing in Seoul, South Korea, on 04 September 2019. Lee, who was freed on bail from a detention center on 06 March, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korea ex-president Lee at trial, Seoul - 04 Sep 2019

Former President Lee Myung-bak arrives at the Seoul High Court, in Seoul, Sourth Korea, 17 July 2019, to attend a hearing. Lee, who was released on bail from a detention center on 06 March 2019, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

Ex-President Lee at court hearing, Seoul, Korea - 17 Jul 2019

South Korean Former President Lee Myung-bak (L) arrives at the High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 04 July 2019, to attend a hearing. Lee, who was released on bail from a detention center on 06 March, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korean Former President Lee at court hearing, Seoul, Korea - 04 Jul 2019

South Korean Former President Lee Myung-bak (C) arrives at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 21 June 2019, to attend a hearing. Lee, who was released on bail from a detention center on 06 March, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korean Forme President Lee attends hearing, Seoul, Korea - 21 Jun 2019

South Korean Former President Lee Myung-bak (front) arrives to attend a hearing at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 12 June 2019. Lee, who was released on bail from a detention center on 06 March, is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other acts of corruption.

South Korean Former President Lee at Seoul High Court, Korea - 12 Jun 2019

South Korean Former President Lee Myung-bak greets his supporters at the High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 13 March 2019, after standing trial for the first time since he was released on bail from a detention center on 06 March. Lee is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other corruption.

Former South Korean President Lee attends first trial after being released on bail, Seoul, Korea - 13 Mar 2019

Police officers stand guard in front of the residence of former President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul, South Korea, 09 March 2019. Lee Myung-bak was released on bail earlier this week after almost one year of detention on corruption charges.

Police officers guard South Korean former President Lee's home, Seoul, Korea - 09 Mar 2019

Former President Lee Myung-bak (C) walks out of a detention center after being released on bail, in Seoul, South Korea, 06 March 2019. The Seoul High Court earlier in the day approved bail for the former head of state, who is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other corruption.  The bail was accepted on condition that Lee remain at his registered residence at all times and meet only with his immediate family members and legal counsel.

Former President Lee released on bail, Seoul, Korea - 06 Mar 2019

Former President Lee Myung-bak heads to a prison transport vehicle after his trial at the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 06 March 2019. The court approved bail for the former head of state, who is appealing a 15-year sentence for bribery, embezzlement and other corruption charges, on the condition that he remains at his registered residence at all times and meet only with his immediate family members and legal counsel.

Court approves bail for former president, Seoul, Korea - 06 Mar 2019

A photo captured from Yonhap News TV shows the final trial of former President Lee Myung-bak at the Seoul Central District Court, South Korea, 05 October 2018, The judge sentenced Lee without his presence to 15 years in jail and fined him 13 billion won (US$11.5 million) on multiple corruption charges.

Sentencing ex-president Lee Myung-bak, Seoul, Korea - 05 Oct 2018

A photo captured from Yonhap News TV shows Judge Jeong Gye-seon reading the verdict during the final trial of former President Lee Myung-bak at the Seoul Central District Court, South Korea, 05 October 2018, The judge sentenced Lee without his presence to 15 years in jail and fined him 13 billion won (US$11.5 million) on multiple corruption charges.

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