South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for corruption
Summary
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption, while being acquitted of stock manipulation and other charges. The case is part of wider scandals surrounding her and ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Key Points
- Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in jail for corruption by a Seoul court.
- She was acquitted of charges related to stock manipulation and campaign finance violations.
- Kim is implicated in scandals involving bribes from the Unification Church and influence peddling.
- Her conviction follows political turmoil including former prime minister Han Duck-soo's sentencing for aiding Yoon's martial law declaration.
