Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested Tuesday night on corruption charges. Allegations include:
- Stock fraud, bribery, and influence peddling
- Accepting luxury gifts like Chanel bags, a diamond necklace, and a Van Cleef pendant allegedly worth $43,000
- Failing to disclose assets during a NATO summit appearance
Prosecutors cited risk of evidence destruction, and the court agreed. Kim is now detained in Seoul.
Ex-PM Implicated in Martial Law Plot:
The former Prime Minister faces indictment for abetting Yoon’s failed martial law attempt in December. Yoon is already on trial for insurrection, a charge that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty.
This marks an unprecedented moment: both a former president and first lady are behind bars. The scandal has shaken South Korea’s democratic reputation and triggered widespread protests.
(source cnbc.com)
—Agencies
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