Archive · 7 Aug 2025
S. Korean Prosecutor Seeks Detention of Ex-First Lady
The special prosecutor in South Korea wants to arrest Kim Keon Hee, the ex-First Lady.
They've asked a court for permission to detain her.
She's being looked into for possible bad actions.
Her husband, the ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, is also under investigation.
These investigations started after he was removed from his position.
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks detention warrant for Kim Keon Hee.
The request was submitted to the court on Thursday.
Kim is under investigation for corruption charges.
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is also being investigated.
Both investigations are led by special prosecutors appointed after Yoon's ousting.
- Who
- Kim Keon Hee and ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol are being investigated.
- What
- The special prosecutor requested a detention warrant for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
- When
- The request was submitted on Thursday.
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Investigations relate to corruption charges.
Allegations
Defense
Charges
Allegations
Kim faces allegations related to corruption.
Defense
Kim and her lawyers have not yet publicly commented.
- Former First Lady
- Kim Keon Hee
- Detention Warrant
- Requested
- Investigation
- Corruption Charges
- Ex-President
- Yoon Suk Yeol