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Kim Guk-hui sentenced in South Korea

She was found guilty of corruption by the court, sentence – 1 year and 8 months

A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of former President Kim Dae-jung, for involvement in a corruption scheme. According to the court, the convicted was found guilty and received a punishment of one year and eight months in prison. The vice-ministry of the South Korean prosecution confirmed that charges of abuse of power and illegal acquisition of property formed the basis for the guilty verdict.

The court's decision was accepted by the parties, but debates continue in the country regarding anti-corruption measures.

Context

Kim Keon Hee was the wife of former President Kim Dae-jung, and her estate's hallmark role in fighting corruption attracted public attention.

Summary:

In South Korea, former Lady Kim Gyeong-hee has been sentenced for corruption. The sentence is 1 year and 8 months.