Hankook & Company Group chairman Cho Hyun-bum was released on parole from Hwaseong Vocational Training Prison earlier today, around five weeks before his sentence was due to expire on 5 September. Cho had been serving a final two-year sentence for embezzlement and breach of trust. The case included the private use of corporate funds and credit cards, assigning a company driver to duties for his wife, and purchasing or leasing vehicles through affiliated companies for personal use. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Log in here