Examining the evidence of the first instance court’s adoption, the lower court, based on its reasoning, found the Defendant guilty of embezzlement of KRW 189 million in relation to the brand support project for the development of original crops in December 27, 2010 among the facts charged in the instant case, on or around December 27, 2010.

In so doing, contrary to the allegations in the grounds of appeal, there are no errors in the misapprehension of legal principles as to the presumption of innocence, the presumption of innocence, the principle of evidence trial, and the degree of proof in the criminal trial.

Therefore, the appeal is dismissed. It is so decided as per Disposition by the assent of all participating Justices on the bench.