A chairman of a publicly listed company is facing a prison sentence following an appeal trial related to assisting a former vice president accused of stock manipulation in the “Samboo Construction” case. The chairman is accused of helping Lee Ki-hoon, the former vice president, evade authorities while under investigation for alleged stock price manipulation. Special Prosecutor Min Joong-ki’s team initially indicted the chairman on charges of aiding and abetting the fugitive. The prosecution requested the same prison sentence during the appeal trial as the original verdict. The case centers around allegations of market manipulation involving Samboo Construction stock. Further details regarding the requested sentence length and the court’s decision are pending. The investigation continues to uncover the extent of the alleged manipulation and the individuals involved.