The prosecution was sentenced to a fine of 30 million won for Lee Myung-hee, the wife of the late Chairman Cho Han-ho, who was sentenced to jail for unlawful employment in the Philippines domestic helper.

At the hearing of Lee's hierarchical civil service and violation of immigration law, Lee asked for a sentence of 30 million won in penalties.

Earlier, he was sentenced to three years of probation for one year and six months' imprisonment, higher than the old sentence, saying Lee's crimes are serious and Lee doesn't seem to regret the charges.

In his final argument, Lee said, "I reflect deeply on everything that came from my fault." "I lived only as a mother under my husband's protection. I don't think that's a big mistake. "

"I'll live carefully to prevent this from happening again," he said. "If you are allowed to stand within the law, I will not forget you until you die. I'm very sorry."

Mr. Lee also said, "The defendant has acknowledged and repented all of his faults."

"We paid all the helpers in private money, and because we were saved in the Philippines because we couldn't find someone to work in Korea, we can say that the violation of immigration law is weak."

He said, "The accused had been subjected to a full-scale investigation by all the assessment agencies in Korea. I'm reflecting that I won't happen, so please do me. "

Lee, along with his daughter, former vice president Cho Hyun-ah, was charged with falsely inviting 11 Filipino women from 2013 to early last year as a Korean Air employee.

Mr. Lee accused of illegally hiring 6 domestic workers and 5 domestic helpers, Lee said, “I basically admit the facts and reflect deeply.”

Meanwhile, former Korean Air vice president Cho Hyun-ah, who was indicted with Lee, was sentenced to two years of probation and a fine of 20 million won per year.

Mr. Cho did not appeal and his brother was confirmed.

Lee's sentence is scheduled for 14 am next month.

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