Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced for Bribery In a Seoul court, Kim Keon‑hee, widow of former President Yoon Suk‑yeol, was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for accepting bribes from the United Church. The judge found her guilty of taking luxury Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace in exchange for political favours. Prosecutors had sought 15 years and a fine of 2.9 billion won. Kim’s spouse, Yoon, who was dismissed in April 2025, was cleared of charges related to stock‑price manipulation and political‑funding violations. The verdict follows a series of trials targeting the Yoon administration after a brief 2024 martial‑law decree. Kim, who denied the allegations, said she would appeal the decision. The case underscores ongoing anti‑corruption scrutiny in South Korea.

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