Summary
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for accepting bribes from the Unification Church. The court cleared her of other charges, including stock price manipulation. Kim denied the charges but apologized for her actions.
Key Facts
- Kim Keon Hee was a former First Lady of South Korea.
- She was found guilty of taking bribes from the Unification Church.
- The bribes included luxury items, such as Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace.
- A South Korean court sentenced her to one year and eight months in jail.
- She was cleared of charges related to stock manipulation and political funds.
- Her husband, ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, is serving a five-year prison sentence.
- Kim denied the bribery charges but later apologized for causing trouble.
- The Dior bag scandal involved footage of her receiving a $2,200 luxury handbag.
