US EditionSouth Korean court orders arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol
- Ms Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's former first lady, was arrested on August 12 in Seoul following a court-issued warrant for graft accusations.
- The arrest followed a special counsel's investigation into stock manipulation, bribery, and illegal influence, amid broader political turmoil involving her husband, ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Kim faces charges including violations of capital market and political funds laws, receiving luxury gifts, and interfering in candidate nominations, with accusations tied to events from 2009 through 2024.
- Kim expressed regret for the disturbance she caused, referring to herself as insignificant, while the court justified her arrest due to concerns over possible evidence tampering.
- Her arrest marks the first time South Korea has detained a former first lady, making two former presidents and first ladies jailed simultaneously with serious legal battles ahead.
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·Belgrade, Serbia
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The former first lady is also suspected of stock manipulation.
Ex-first lady Kim arrested, joining former president behind bars in South Korea first
SEOUL, Aug 13 — South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.The arrest occurred hours after the Seoul Central District Court reviewed the prosecutors’ request for an arrest warrant against the 52-year-old.The court granted the warrant, citing the risk of tampering with evidence, after prosecutors submitted an 848-page opinion laying o…
·Selangor, Malaysia
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