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Kim Keon Hee, Former First Lady of South Korea, Officially Arrested Over Alleged Corruption Case

Kim Keon Hee, Former First Lady of South Korea, Officially Arrested Over Alleged Corruption Case

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Kim Keon Hee, Former First Lady of South Korea, Officially Arrested Over Alleged Corruption Case

On August 12, 2025, the Central District Court of Seoul ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is also currently in prison. This arrest was made following allegations of Kim Keon Hee's involvement in various serious cases, including bribery, stock manipulation, and interference in legislative candidate elections.

The court approved the arrest request submitted by special prosecutors, citing the risk of evidence destruction. This case has garnered significant attention as it marks the first time in history that a former president and first lady of South Korea have been detained simultaneously on criminal charges.

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The review hearing for the arrest of Kim Keon Hee lasted for hours before a decision was made just before midnight.

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Kim Keon Hee will now be held in a detention center in the southern part of Seoul, separated from her husband who is detained over an attempt to impose martial law last December.

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Investigators suspect that the couple used their influence in the People Power Party to win certain candidates in the 2022 by-elections, allegedly linked to political broker Myung Tae Kyun.

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Additionally, Kim Keon Hee is also accused of receiving luxury gifts through an intermediary, a fortune teller from the Unification Church, and being involved in a scheme to manipulate the stock prices of a local BMW dealer.

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One of the pieces of evidence highlighted is a necklace worth 43 thousand US dollars (around IDR 698.37 million) that she wore during a visit to Europe in 2022, which is said to be related to the appointment of a strategic position.

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Nevertheless, Kim Keon Hee denies all allegations and claims that the jewelry was merely a loan of a replica.

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The South Korean public warmly welcomed the news of this arrest, hoping the investigation will uncover all parties involved.