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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon arrested over corruption allegations

Headline from Delaware Public Media

Investigators say the former president and first lady exerted undue influence on the conservative People Power Party to nominate a specific candidate during a 2022 election.

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  1. CNN

    South Korean court orders arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol (opens CNN)

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    A South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a candidate.

  2. Al Jazeera

    South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    South Korean court approves arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    South Korean court approves arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol.

  4. The Guardian

    South Korean court orders arrest of impeached former president’s wife (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Kim Keon Hee in custody on three charges while husband Yoon Suk Yeol detained over attempt to impose martial law

  5. Delaware Public Media

    Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon arrested over corruption allegations (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Investigators say the former president and first lady exerted undue influence on the conservative People Power Party to nominate a specific candidate during a 2022 election.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Court orders arrest of Yoon’s spouse (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    SEOUL, South Korea -- A South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a candidate.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    South Kore arrests wife of impeached former president Yoon – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Kim Keon Hee is accused of bribery, stock fraud and other allegations. Her arrest came due to fears she would destroy evidence and interfere with the investigation. Her husband, too, is under arrest.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    South Korea arrests wife of impeached former president Yoon – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Kim Keon Hee is accused of bribery, stock fraud and other allegations. Her arrest came due to fears she would destroy evidence and interfere with the investigation. Her husband, too, is under arrest.

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