New Analysis Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was set free on Dec. 31, 2021, after serving four years and nine months in prison, following her corruption conviction being pardoned by the government last week. Park was the first female president of South Korea and the daughter of former President Park Chung-hee. Four years ago, she was impeached and arrested due to a political scandal involving “trustees in politics.” President Moon Jae-in has granted Park, 69, a special pardon citing her deteriorated health since imprisonment in March 2017, adding that “national unity” is another reason for Park’s amnesty. “We must overcome the pain of the past and move forward into the new era,” Moon said in a statement, adding that “national unity and humble inclusiveness are more urgent than anything else.” ‘National Unity’ or ‘Upcoming Election’? The 2022 South Korean presidential election will be held on March 9, as President …