South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribesSEOUL, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea's former first lady was alleged by prosecutors Monday to have accepted lavish bribes totalling over $200,000, including fine art, jewellery and a handbag, as well as meddling in state affairs. In an announcement concluding their investigation, prosecutor Min Joong-ki said South Korea's institutions were "severely undermined by abuses of power" by Kim. Kim allegedly "illegally intervened in state affairs behind the scenes, beyond the public's view," said prosecutor Kim Hyung-geun. They alleged that bribes from businesses and politicians received by Kim totalled up to 377.25 million won ($263,000). Investigators alleged Kim had received two Chanel bags and a Graff necklace from the leader of the Unification Church.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 29, 2025 08:18 UTC