Kim Ho-joong was a victim of correctional officer bribery...30 million won for the shock deal that took place while imprisoned
Nov 16, 2025
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According to a report on the Korean economy on the 16th, the Seoul Metropolitan Correction Office has launched an internal investigation after securing a statement that a prison guard A from Somang Prison demanded about 30 million won from Kim Ho-joong, who is in prison.
Mr. A told Kim Ho-joong "I helped you enter Somang Prison. He is said to have asked for 30 million won in return.
The case became known when Kim Ho-joong confessed the fact during an interview with other prison guards, fearing that there would be disadvantages to his future imprisonment if he refused.
However, it was reported that there was no actual money, and the Ministry of Justice has received the report and is investigating A.
Kim Ho-joong was transferred to Somang Prison in Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do on August 18 after serving a prison sentence for drunk driving and hit-and-run.
Somang Prison is the only private prison in Korea, operated by Agape, a foundation, based on the Christian spirit. Residents are selected through thorough screening, and it is also famous for having a low recidivism rate. It is known that Kim Ho-joong was originally a Christian and applied for admission at the recommendation of people around him.
The controversy over Kim Ho-joong's imprisonment is expected to spread once again due to the incident.
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