Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Faces Corruption Trial
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, is on trial.
She is accused of stock manipulation, taking bribes, and breaking rules about political fundraising.
A key part of the case involves a Dior bag she allegedly received as a bribe.
The leader of the Unification Church is also involved and was jailed in relation to the case.
Kim’s lawyer denies all charges.
The case is made more complex as the former president is also in court for attempting to declare martial law.
Kim Keon Hee appeared in court for a corruption trial.
The charges include stock manipulation, bribery, and violating political fundraising laws.
The former first lady is accused of receiving a Dior bag as a bribe.
The Unification Church leader, Han Hak-ja, was also jailed over the allegations.
Kim’s lawyer denies all charges.
- Who
- Kim Keon Hee
- What
- Appeared in court for corruption trial
- When
- Wednesday (Sep 24)
- Where
- Seoul Central District Court, South Korea
- Why
- Facing charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and violating fundraising laws
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence
Prosecution
Charges against Kim
Defense
Defense claims the prosecution has not provided evidence
Gifts Received
Prosecution
Kim allegedly received gifts including a Dior bag.
Defense
Kim’s lawyer said the former first lady did not receive any gifts.
- Defendant
- Kim Keon Hee, former first lady
- Charges
- Stock manipulation, bribery, fundraising violations
- Court
- Seoul Central District Court
- Alleged Bribe
- Dior bag
- Suspected Briber
- Han Hak-ja, Unification Church leader
- Related Issue
- Alleged role in influencing parliamentary elections
Sources
South Korea: Special counsel team extends probe into ex-first lady by 30 days
South Korea arrests Unification Church leader over bribery allegations linked to former first lady
South Korea’s ex-first lady faces bribery trial as ‘Dior bag’ scandal widens
