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South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting luxury gifts from businesspeople seeking political and business favors.
- The Seoul Central District Court ordered the confiscation of valuable gifts, including a diamond necklace, a brooch, a handbag, and a painting by a renowned Korean artist.
- Kim admitted to receiving the gifts but denied that they were linked to favors; her legal team plans to appeal the verdict, calling the evidence insufficient.
- The ruling follows multiple ongoing trials involving Kim and her husband, who was removed from office in 2025 and faces charges including rebellion and inciting tensions with North Korea.
- The court also sentenced business figures who provided gifts to Kim, linking them to attempts to secure government positions or support for their ventures.
