Summary
South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, received a 20-month jail sentence for taking bribes from the Unification Church. The court also demanded she return a diamond necklace and repay a sum of money. This is the first time a former South Korean presidential couple has faced convictions at the same time.
Key Facts
- Kim Keon Hee is the wife of a former South Korean president.
- She was sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes.
- The Unification Church gave her gifts, including a diamond necklace.
- Kim was cleared of stock price manipulation charges.
- The court ordered her to return the necklace and repay some money.
- Her husband, a former president, is already serving jail time.
- This is the first time both a former president and first lady in South Korea were convicted together.
