Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Ex-South Korean First Lady Skips Questioning Due to Health
The former first lady of South Korea, Kim Keon Hee, is being investigated for possibly taking bribes and other wrongdoings.
She was supposed to answer questions, but she said she's too unwell to go.
She's accused of things like making money from stocks in a shady way and accepting expensive gifts.
Prosecutors are looking at a fancy necklace she got as a possible bribe.
She says the necklace wasn't real.
The investigators are deciding what to charge her with, since she didn't work in government but is suspected of using her influence.
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee will not attend questioning due to poor health.
Kim is under investigation for corruption and bribery allegations.
She is accused of involvement in stock manipulation and receiving luxury gifts.
Prosecutors are considering charges related to a luxury necklace she allegedly received.
Kim denies the allegations, claiming the necklace was not authentic.
- Who
- Kim Keon Hee, former first lady; special counsel Min Joong-ki.
- What
- Investigation into corruption and bribery allegations against former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
- When
- Questioning was scheduled for Saturday, but postponed due to health.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of corruption, bribery, stock manipulation and other wrongdoings.
Accusations
Denials
Necklace Authenticity
Accusations
Prosecutors allege Kim received a luxury necklace from Seohee Construction officials in exchange for government favors.
Denials
Kim denies the allegations, stating that the necklace was not authentic.
- Suspect
- Kim Keon Hee
- Role
- Former First Lady of South Korea
- Allegations
- Corruption, Bribery, Stock Manipulation
- Current Status
- Under investigation
- Health
- Poor health, including low blood pressure and anxiety disorders.
- Evidence
- Luxury necklace allegedly received