'적응의 왕' 이재용, 구치소 생활 어떻길래? / YTN | Independent counsel seeks arrest of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong

'적응의 왕' 이재용, 구치소 생활 어떻길래? / YTN | Independent counsel seeks arrest of Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong
These days, the Seoul Detention Center is a gathering of heavyweights
under one roof. Isn't that the case?
Among them, Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is the "king of adapting."
I guess that's what he's being called these days?
Normally, when one goes into the Seoul Detention Center,
especially those of higher status, they first undergo considerable mental confusion.
Especially now whether it is claustrophobia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder,
Apparently, former Minister Cho Yoon-sun is having the toughest time adjusting.
Also, former Chief of Staff Kim Ki-choon is also having a difficult time.
They're now divided into two categories.
For example, there are those who quickly make up their minds
and actively try to adapt to life in prison.
And, there are those who cannot adapt because it's too difficult.
For people in the latter case, there's a separate hospital ward.
Inmates are sometimes transferred there when they're sick.
Also in that case, some get treated outside.
However, it seems Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is adapting really well.
Well, he does have the responsibility of representing Samsung.
And he's one of the younger inmates as well.
So he's living a regular life. And he's reading the Bible or whatnot.
He can also exercise there.
The Detention Center makes the inmates exercise about 40 minutes a day.
There's a fan-shaped exercise field there.
He runs a lot around that field.
Do they have facilities there? - No, there is no facility.
He's just running on plain ground.
By taking advantage of that time to exercise,
it's an opportunity to see the outside world.
They say he's exercising a lot and adapting very well.
That's why if you were to see his face today compared to those of other prisoners,
he looks the best out of all of them.
So, he completely finishes his $1.40 meals, eats well,
and never skips an exercise session.
Also, his bedding and books are kept in order.
He also pores over religious books and the papers, so that's why he's adapting well?
The "king of adapting" is a great contrast from others.
As you know, in SK, Chairman Choi Tae-won's case,
when he was imprisoned last time, he couldn't take it so it was really hard for him.
In the end, they said he overcame it with the help of religion.
In Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong's case, he adapted well from the moment he got in.
For instance, in one newspaper today,
they assessed he must have had a good upbringing
judging by the way he handled the Independent Counsel's probe overall.