South Korean exec found dead before prosecutor questioning

Just hours before he was scheduled to be questioned by prosecutors, a top executive at a South Korean conglomerate was found dead.

Early Friday, Lee In-won, vice president of the company, was discovered lying on the ground with a necktie around his throat. Police suspect he hanged himself and the necktie broke.

Lotte is undergoing a corruption investigation. Last month, the daughter of Lotte's founder was charged with bribery and embezzlement.

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