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South Korea: Former First Lady sentenced to jail for bribery

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  • The Seoul court sentenced Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption tied to gifts from the Unification Church in exchange for political favors.
  • The court said being the first lady carries influence, but Kim used her position to gain personal benefits.
  • Kim has been in jail since August after a warrant was approved due to concerns she could destroy evidence.

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Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea’s ousted president, jailed for corruption

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/former-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-south-korea-sentenced-corruptionTheguardian.com
Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea’s ousted president, jailed for corruption

Kim Keon Hee: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

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Kim Keon Hee: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

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South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

South Korea's former first lady receives 20-month jail sentence for bribery

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/south-koreas-former-first-lady-receives-20-month-jail-sentence-bribery-rcna256273Nbcnews.com
South Korea's former first lady receives 20-month jail sentence for bribery

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for 20 months for corruption

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South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for 20 months for corruption

South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

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South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

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