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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and his wife Kim Keon Hee ride in a vehicle during a state visit to the Netherlands on Dec. 12, 2023. [YONHAP]

Appeals court set to rule on ex-first lady's corruption charges

An appeals court is set to rule on corruption charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday, following a lower court sentence of one year and eight months in prison.

2026.4.28

Kim Keon Hee closes her eyes as she appears for the first hearing for her corruption charges at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 24. [NEWS1]

Court allows limited broadcast of ex-first lady's trial as case enters later stages

As the criminal trial of former first lady Kim Keon Hee enters its later stages, a Seoul court on Wednesday allowed only a limited broadcast of the proceedings, underscoring the gravity of the charges.

2025.11.19

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What about me?

President Yoon Suk Yeol and the first lady begin an official visit to the Czech Republic Thursday to help cement the deal to build two nuclear reactors in the country. But Yoon's approval rating at 20 percent continues tormenting him at home.

2024.9.18

Power can’t defeat public sentiment

The new PPP leader must leave his ruthless past as a prosecutor behind him and demonstrate his engaging power.

2024.8.5

An apology must come first from the first lady

It could be the best for her to keep the promise she made before the election.

2024.8.4

The first lady must reflect on herself first

But the first lady must first reflect on how she behaved.

2024.7.30

Too late

The presidential office plans to install an office for first lady Kim Keon-hee to guide the role of the wife of the president.

2024.7.30

Presidential privilege for the first lady

Both the presidential office and the prosecution have finished their first homework, but the real test awaits.

2024.7.22

A first lady still stealing the show

The first lady’s acceptance of a luxury handbag from asuspicious pastor has become an Achilles’ heel for Yoon’s presidency.

2024.7.15

Simply brushing off the luxury handbag case

The agency’s finding exposed serious loopholes in the anti-graft law.

2024.6.12