South Korean Court Increases Kim Keon-hee's Corruption Sentence
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 03:54 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A South Korean appeal court has increased former first lady Kim Keon-hee's corruption sentence to four years in jail, up from 20 months. The Seoul High Court found her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.
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