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Kim Keon Hee: South Korea's ex-first lady arrested in bribery probe

This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.

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martedì 12 agosto 2025·scmp.com
First lady’s last stand? South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee battles jail time
Kim Keon-hee will be the first presidential spouse to be jailed on criminal charges if the court approves her arrest.
martedì 12 agosto 2025·aljazeera.com
South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady
Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.

martedì 12 agosto 2025·

scmp.com

South Korean court orders arrest of ex-president’s wife amid bribery probe

Yoon Suk-yeol and Kim Keon-hee are the first presidential couple to be simultaneously arrested over criminal allegations.

martedì 12 agosto 2025·

nytimes.com

South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

Kim Keon Hee, accused of accepting Chanel bags and other items as bribes, is the only former first lady in the country to have been put behind bars. Her husband has also been…

martedì 12 agosto 2025·

theguardian.com

South Korean court orders arrest of impeached former president’s wife

Kim Keon Hee in custody on three charges while husband Yoon Suk Yeol detained over attempt to impose martial law

mercoledì 13 agosto 2025·

cnbc.com

South Korea's former first lady imprisoned after court issues warrant

Kim will join her husband in jail as he faces trial following his ouster in April over a botched bid to impose martial law in December.

mercoledì 13 agosto 2025·

bbc.com