Kim Keon Hee Trial Ruling Looms In South Korea
January 28, 2026
2:00 am
A South Korean court is set to deliver its long awaited verdict on Wednesday in the bribery and corruption trial of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, a decision that could send the former first lady to prison.
The ruling by the Seoul Central District Court marks a critical moment in a sweeping legal reckoning tied to the collapse of Yoon’s presidency and the scandals that engulfed one of the country’s most powerful political couples. Prosecutors have sought a 15 year prison sentence and heavy financial penalties if Kim is convicted.
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