‘Cheong Wa Dae curse’ returns with Moon Jae-in trial

Former President Moon Jae-in’s bribery case returned to court Tuesday, adding the latest chapter to South Korea’s long history of former presidents facing criminal investigations after leaving office.

The Seoul Central District Court resumed preparatory proceedings after a six-month hiatus in a case accusing Moon of receiving 217 million won ($145,000) in bribes from former lawmaker Lee Sang-jik, founder of budget carrier Eastar Jet.

Prosecutors allege the money was indirectly provided through s