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Samsung scion back in the saddle but facing public whip
S. Koreans criticise govt's decision to free Lee but supporters say company and country need him
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Chang May Choon South Korea Correspondent In Seoul, Chang May Choon
Samsung scion Lee Jae-yong has re-emerged in public a week after his release on parole, only to attend a trial over alleged fraud and stock manipulation.
The irony is not lost on his critics, who continue to protest against his controversial release and question why the country is being so lenient with him.
