South Korea special prosecutor seeks detention warrant for ex-first lady

7/8/2025 18:02

South Korean investigators requested a warrant on Thursday to arrest former first lady Kim Keon Hee on corruption charges, raising the possibility she could join ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol in detention as an investigation against them gathers pace.



The couple are being probed by two separate special prosecutors appointed after the former leader was ousted over his brief declaration of martial law that triggered six months of political crisis and social upheaval.



Kim appeared for questioning on Wednesday at the office of the special prosecutor on charges that include stock fraud, bribery and illegal influence peddling. She apologised for causing concern but did not answer questions from reporters about the allegations.



Oh Jeong-hee, a prosecutor acting as spokesperson for the special prosecutor's team, mentioned three criminal statutes listed on the court warrant request that cover the allegations against Kim but did not give details of the charges.



Kim's lawyers have denied the allegations against her.