US EditionSouth Korea’s ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says
Prosecutors allege Kim accepted over $200,000 in bribes and gifts, influencing state affairs and personnel appointments, seeking a 15-year sentence amid a 180-day probe.
- Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's ex-first lady, is accused by prosecutors of accepting luxury bribes and illegally intervening in state affairs, allegations she has denied.
- The prosecution team sought a 15-year prison sentence for Kim, who is under detention and on trial for suspected acceptance of bribes and other charges.
- Investigations do not end because one says so, but are eventually completed with evidence in court, said Kim's lawyers, who vowed to ensure procedural legitimacy and defend her rights.
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A special prosecutor in South Korea has found that former first lady Kim Geon-hee allegedly used her position to influence state affairs in exchange for money and valuable gifts after a year-long investigation. The case is part of broader legal proceedings against former President Jun Suk-jeol.
Prosecutors accused Kim Keon Hee of accepting sumptuous bribes on Monday, including art, jewellery and a purse totalling more than $200,000, as well as interference in state affairs.The wife of the deposed President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested in August for a series of charges: manipulation of stock markets, corruption and violation of electoral laws.In an announcement concluding a six-month investigation, Prosecutor Min Joong-ki stated that Sout…
Prosecutors on Monday charged the former first lady of South Korea with taking large bribes - totaling more than $200,000, including artwork, jewelry and handbags - and interfering in state affairs.
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