Former South Korean First Lady Faces Special Counsel Probe

📡 140 Dec 12 · 1 min read ·

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South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon-hee, is under formal investigation for corruption. A special counsel will probe allegations against her, including stock manipulation and bribery. The country's National Assembly approved the special investigation. It will also examine former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The new administration supports these probes. Kim faced her first formal questioning by prosecutors on August 6 in Seoul. The case has made her a central figure in national news. The allegations involve claims of political interference and financial misconduct. The special counsel has broad authority to investigate the couple.