South Korean presidential frontrunner not corrupt, apparently

The presidential frontrunner in South Korea, Lee Myung-bak, has been cleared of charges in a "stock manipulation scandal." According to prosecutors, there was simply no evidence. Or, at least, someone simply "misplaced" the evidence but I'm just speculating. Mr Lee is the candidate for the conservative opposition Grand National Party. Should he win, it'd be the first time in 10 years that the Grand National Party held the South Korean presidency. Should he win, Mr Lee promises stronger ties with the US and a tougher line towards North Korea. And likely more subsidies for his old company, Hyundai. Again, I'm just speculating but its probably true.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7128228.stm