By Steve Yoon
Grandchildren of chaebol, Korean family-owned conglomerates, have been indicted on charges of use and possession of marijuana.
A 40-year-old man surnamed Hong, a grandson of major dairy firm Namyang Dairy Products founder Hong Doo-young, and a 39-year-old man surnamed Cho, a grandson of the Hyosung Group founder were indicted on charges of using and distributing the illegal drug, according to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Thursday.
Another suspect surnamed Hong, a grandson of steel manufacturer Kiswire and a son of Daechang Group founder surnamed Lee were earlier arrested on the charges.
The prosecution has investigated on nine drug users, including the grandson of Namyang Dairy's founder, overseas students and celebrities, and detected the alleged drug use of Hong during a follow-up investigation.
The suspected purchases of marijuana came to light after a dealer, only identified by his surname Kim, was arrested by police last September on charges of growing marijuana.
Prosecution has announced that it will take actions against drug crimes more seriously as many are getting vulnerable to the illegalities.
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By Steve Yoon Grandchildren of chaebol, Korean family-owned conglomerates, have been indicted on charges of use and possession of marijuana. A 40-year ...
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