Kim Keon-hee, the wife of South Korea‘s ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges. Both Yoon and Kim have been arrested and are in jail.
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00:01Kim Kyeon-hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted president Yoon Seok-yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges.
00:08Both Yoon and Kim have been arrested and are in jail.
00:12Yoon is already undergoing trial on charges that include insurrection following his botched bid to impose martial law in December.
00:19The charges against Kim range from stock fraud to suspected bribery that has implicated business owners, religious figures, and a powerful political broker.
00:27She is accused of manipulating stocks between 2010 and 2012 that earned her $810,000,000 won or $583,510 in unfair profits.
00:38Kim is also accused of receiving bribes worth $80,000,000 won that include two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace in exchange for using her influence.
00:46Kim says she will face trial and adds,
00:48Just as moonlight shines brightly in the darkest night, I too will endure this time looking to my truth and heart.
00:55Kim's lawyers have denied the allegations against her.
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