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Korea paroles 550 prisoners in celebration of Christmas

By KH디지털2

Published : Dec. 24, 2015 - 15:37

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The government released 550 prisoners on special parole, ministry officials said Thursday, in celebration of the Christmas holiday.

The inmates, who had a low possibility of repeating their crimes and led an exemplary life in prison, were granted parole on the last working day before the holiday, the Ministry of Justice said.

Two juvenile prisoners and the former head of the Hankook Ilbo media group were included in the list.

Chang Jae-ku, 68, had about a month left to finish his 30-month jail term over embezzlement and breach of trust charges, officials said. (Yonhap)