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South Korea's Ex-First Lady Charged With Corruption, Bribery

Kim Keon-hee, wife of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk-yeol, was indicted Friday on charges of violating the Capital Market Act, Political Funds Act and accepting bribes for mediation by special counsel Min Joong-ki's team.

Kim Keon-hee, wife of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk-yeol, was indicted Friday on charges of violating the Capital Market Act, Political Funds Act and accepting bribes for mediation by special counsel Min Joong-ki's team.

This marks the first time in South Korean history that a former first lady has been indicted while in custody, making Kim and her husband the first former presidential couple to face criminal trials simultaneously.

This marks the first time in South Korean history that a former first lady has been indicted while in custody, making Kim and her husband the first former presidential couple to face criminal trials simultaneously.

Kim is accused of participating in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors from 2009 to 2012, receiving free opinion polls during the 2022 presidential election, and accepting luxury gifts, including a diamond necklace worth ₩60 million.

Kim is accused of participating in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors from 2009 to 2012, receiving free opinion polls during the 2022 presidential election, and accepting luxury gifts, including a diamond necklace worth ₩60 million.

The former first lady allegedly received luxury items from the Unification Church through a shaman in exchange for business favors. She reportedly used her influence to help secure party nominations for the 2022 by-elections.

The former first lady allegedly received luxury items from the Unification Church through a shaman in exchange for business favors. She reportedly used her influence to help secure party nominations for the 2022 by-elections.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/south-koreas-former-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-arrested">Kim was arrested on Aug. 12</a> after a court issued a detention warrant and has appeared before investigators five times since then, largely exercising her right to remain silent during questioning sessions.

Kim was arrested on Aug. 12 after a court issued a detention warrant and has appeared before investigators five times since then, largely exercising her right to remain silent during questioning sessions.

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was also indicted on Friday on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury related to Yoon's failed attempt at martial law, according to special prosecutors.

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was also indicted on Friday on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury related to Yoon's failed attempt at martial law, according to special prosecutors.

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This marks the first time in South Korean history that a former first lady has been indicted while in custody, making Kim and her husband the first former presidential couple to face criminal trials simultaneously.</span

Kim is accused of participating in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors from 2009-2012, receiving free opinion polls during the 2022 presidential election, and accepting luxury gifts including a diamond necklace worth 60 million won.</span

Kim is accused of participating in a stock manipulation scheme involving Deutsch Motors from 2009-2012, receiving free opinion polls during the 2022 presidential election, and accepting luxury gifts including a diamond necklace worth 60 million won.

The former first lady allegedly received luxury items from the Unification Church through a shaman in exchange for business favors, and used her influence to help secure party nominations for the 2022 by-elections.</span

The former first lady allegedly received luxury items from the Unification Church through a shaman in exchange for business favors, and used her influence to help secure party nominations for the 2022 by-elections.

Kim was arrested on August 12 after a court issued a detention warrant and has appeared before investigators five times since then, largely exercising her right to remain silent during questioning sessions.</span

Kim was arrested on August 12 after a court issued a detention warrant and has appeared before investigators five times since then, largely exercising her right to remain silent during questioning sessions.

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was also indicted Friday on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury related to Yoon's failed martial law attempt, according to special prosecutors investigating the crisis.</span

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was also indicted Friday on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury related to Yoon's failed martial law attempt, according to special prosecutors investigating the crisis.

The charges against Kim appear politically motivated, targeting a former first lady with allegations spanning over a decade. Her lawyers correctly point out that media speculation has been treated as confirmed fact. The timing suggests prosecutorial overreach rather than genuine justice.

The charges against Kim appear politically motivated, targeting a former first lady with allegations spanning over a decade. Her lawyers correctly point out that media speculation has been treated as confirmed fact. The timing suggests prosecutorial overreach rather than genuine justice.

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This is a crucial step toward holding accountable the corruption that has tainted South Korea's highest office. Kim's alleged acceptance of luxury gifts and manipulation of political processes undermines democratic institutions. The evidence reveals a pattern of influence peddling that cannot go unpunished.

This is a crucial step toward holding accountable the corruption that has tainted South Korea's highest office. Kim's alleged acceptance of luxury gifts and manipulation of political processes undermines democratic institutions. The evidence reveals a pattern of influence peddling that cannot go unpunished.

The charges against Kim appear politically motivated, targeting a former first lady with allegations spanning over a decade. Media speculation has been treated as fact, and the timing suggests prosecutorial overreach rather than a pursuit of genuine justice or a fair legal process.

The charges against Kim appear politically motivated, targeting a former first lady with allegations spanning over a decade. Media speculation has been treated as fact, and the timing suggests prosecutorial overreach rather than a pursuit of genuine justice or a fair legal process.

There's a 77% chance that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will complete his full term, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 77% chance that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will complete his full term, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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