South Korea’s ex-first lady arrested in bribery probe

South Korea’s former First Lady was arrested for a number of charges, including stock manipulation and bribery.

52 -year -old Kim Keon Hee rejected all the charges against him during a four -hour court hearing on Tuesday. The Seoul Court issued an order by destroying the evidence of the day late, otherwise, stating the risks that it could destroy the evidence.

For the first time in the history of South Korea, a former president and his wife are also in prison.

Kim’s husband, former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was previously detained for a failed martial law proposal that dived the country into political turmoil last year and eventually led to his duty.

Prosecutors say that 52 -year -old Kim has made more than 800 million WON ($ 577.940; $ 428,000) by participating in a price traction scheme containing stocks of Deutsch Motors, a BMW dealer in South Korea.

While his alleged husband took place before he was elected as the leader of the country, he continued to throw a shadow throughout his presidency.

Allegedly, two Chanel bags and diamond necklaces as a bribe from the controversial unification church in exchange for good work.

In addition to other charges, Kim is accused of involving candidates during the parliamentary elections in 2022 and last year’s general elections.

Kim looked serious when wearing a black suit and black skirt for Tuesday’s hearing.

“I sincerely apologize for causing the problem, although he is an insignificant person.” He said.

When he was president, Yoon vetoed three invoices led by the opposition, looking for a private lawyer investigation against Kim.

A week before the declaration of martial law, he released the last veto in November.

After Yoon’s rival Lee Jae Myung became president, a private advisor was established in June this year.