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South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Detained on Graft Charges

South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Detained on Graft Charges

South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Detained on Graft Charges South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been detained after a court issued an arrest warrant late last Tuesday, August 5th, following accusations of graft. The arrest marks a historic moment, as Kim Keon Hee becomes the first former first lady in South Korea to be jailed. The detention comes as part of a wide-reaching probe led by a special prosecutor, with charges against Kim ranging…

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South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested in High-Profile Corruption Probe

South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested in High-Profile Corruption Probe

South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested in High-Profile Corruption Probe South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, wife of the jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on a range of serious charges, including stock manipulation and bribery. The high-profile detention follows a four-hour court hearing in Seoul on Tuesday, where despite her denial of all accusations, a detention warrant was issued. The court cited a significant risk that she might attempt to destroy evidence related…

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Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested on Graft and Manipulation Charges

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested on Graft and Manipulation Charges

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Arrested on Graft and Manipulation Charges SEOUL, South Korea – In a dramatic development, a South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, wife of the jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as investigators move to press charges in connection with a wide array of suspected crimes. The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Ms. Kim late on Tuesday. The arrest marks a significant escalation…

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