South Korea's former first lady
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South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon-Hee sentenced to four years in prison

The sentence for South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon-Hee has been increased. A court in Seoul announced she will be sentenced to four years in prison.

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Kim Keon-Hee was sentenced in January to 20 months in prison for bribery, including receiving luxury gifts such as a Chanel bag and a diamond necklace.

The prison sentence has been increased after the Court of Appeal found her guilty of market manipulation. She must also pay a fine of 50 million won, equivalent to just over 314,000 kronor.

The 53-year-old Kim is married to South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk-Yeol, who was sentenced in February to life in prison for rebellion over the martial law he imposed in 2024. Yoon has appealed the sentence.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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