South Korean Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee Sentenced to Prison on Bribery Charges

A Seoul district court sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee to one year and eight months in prison on bribery charges.

A Seoul district court ruled that Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, illegally accepted luxury gifts linked to political influence.

According to the verdict, the gifts included a Chanel handbag and an expensive diamond necklace received from a religious group seeking access and influence.

The court said Kim abused her position as first lady...