Criminal proceedings against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee are accelerating, with Yoon set to appear in court... for his first hearing on insurrection charges.
Yoon, who was indicted Jan. 26 on insurrection charges related to his martial law declaration, will appear at the Seoul Central District Court for his first official hearing at 10 a.m.
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The court has heightened security measures in response to potential rallies near the courthouse
With Yoon now stripped of political power, prosecutors are expected to accelerate their investigation into his wife, Kim Keon Hee.
Throughout Yoon’s nearly three-year presidency, a series of political scandals involving his wife — including allegations of election interference and corruption — faced intense public scrutiny. However, the investigation moved slowly while she was first lady.
In July 2024, prosecutors questioned Kim in a discreet location over allegations involving her acceptance of a luxury handbag and a high-profile stock manipulation case linked to Deutsch Motors, a BMW dealership. The move sparked public backlash, with critics viewing it as preferential treatment given to the first lady.
With Kim no longer holding that title, investigative authorities are likely to summon her to the prosecutors' office.
