Kim Keon Hee

Moonies Leader Arrested: Political Influence and Declining Power

The leader of the Unification Church has been arrested in South Korea on charges of bribing the former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, with luxury gifts, as well as allegedly bribing a lawmaker. These actions were allegedly intended to secure political and business favors. The church has denied these allegations, and the leader insists she has no interest in politics. Several individuals involved, including a former church official and the lawmaker, have also been arrested or indicted in relation to the case.

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South Korean Court Orders Arrest of Jailed Ex-President’s Wife

A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of the former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, due to concerns of evidence destruction. The arrest stems from an investigation into various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and meddling in candidate selection, with a special prosecutor leading the probe. The investigation into Kim, along with other probes, was launched by the new liberal government. Kim faces multiple corruption allegations, including receiving luxury gifts and involvement in a stock price manipulation scheme, all of which she denies.

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