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Appeals court increases ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's sentence to 4 years

An appeals court in South Korea on Tuesday extended Kim Keon Hee's corruption sentence to four years after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A South Korean appeals court on Tuesday increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in jail. The court found her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.