Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal

A former South Korean minister has come under investigation for his role in helping AgustaWestland sell AW159 helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy.

Photo: PO(Phot) Si Ethell/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons

Former Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Kim Yang is suspected by Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office to have accepted at least 1 billion won in bribes to influence the outcome.

Source: Former South Korean minister implicated in AW159 deal