South Korean court cuts sentence of ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee
A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. She was convicted of accepting luxury gifts from businesspeople and others seeking political and business favors. But on Tuesday, the Seoul High Court cut Kim Keon Hee’s sentence from seven to five years, overturning some of the charges against her, including one involving a luxury watch from a businessperson who allegedly sought government support for his robotic dogs business.
The court upheld most of her other convictions. Both Kim's legal team and prosecutors said they would appeal to the Supreme Court.
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