"Kim Keon-hee took more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs, South Korean prosecutors say. A special prosecutor in South Korea has accused the wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol of interfering in state affairs in return for expensive valuables and money. Min Jung-ki's comments on Monday came a day after he wrapped up a yearlong investigation into Yoon's brief imposition of martial law and other scandals related to the once-powerful couple."
"The prosecution team earlier this month sought a 15-year prison sentence for former First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who is under detention and currently on trial for suspected acceptance of bribes for mediation and other charges. Kim has denied any wrongdoing. A lower court ruling on Kim is expected on January 28. Min said Kim took advantage of the status of the president's spouse to receive money and expensive valuables, and has been widely involved in various personnel appointments and nominations."
South Korean prosecutors allege Kim Keon-hee accepted more than $200,000 in bribes and illegally intervened in state affairs. A special prosecutor accused her of receiving expensive valuables and money in return for interference following a yearlong investigation into President Yoon's imposition of martial law and scandals tied to the couple. Prosecutors sought a 15-year prison sentence and say she used her status to obtain money and influence personnel appointments and nominations. Authorities allege bribes totaled 377.25 million won ($263,000). Kim is detained, denies wrongdoing, and a lower court ruling is expected on January 28. Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja was also indicted over allegedly providing valuables.
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