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Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Faces 15-Year Sentence

12/29/2025

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Kim Keon Hee, former First Lady of South Korea, faces bribery allegations after a special prosecutor concluded a year-long investigation into her actions.
The prosecution seeks a 15-year prison sentence.
The investigations coincided with probes into former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is accused of martial law-related offenses, with his trial set to conclude in early 2026.

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Kim Keon Hee, former First Lady of South Korea, faces bribery allegations after a special prosecutor concluded a year-long investigation into her actions.
The prosecution seeks a 15-year prison sentence.
The investigations coincided with probes into former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is accused of martial law-related offenses, with his trial set to conclude in early 2026.