The Scandal That Rocked Three Countries: Was This Man Framed To Protect A Presidential Election?

In 2017, a South Korean-born Australian man, Chan Han Choi, became an international sensation when he was arrested for allegedly trying to broker deals with North Korea, breaking UN sanctions. What made his story even more shocking was that Choi was charged with helping North Korea develop weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This was a serious charge, and it marked the first time anyone had been prosecuted under Australia’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, which had been put in place in 1995.

However, the WMD charges against him were later dropped, but not before Choi spent three years in prison. After his release, Choi filed for compensation from the Australian government, claiming his rights had been violated while in custody. He accused the authorities of subjecting him to torture, medical neglect, and harsh treatment while he was imprisoned.

Choi didn’t deny having connections to North Korea. He explained that he had once run a business that sold North Korean products be...