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Baro-i News: 'Purchasing Agency' Excuse Fails... "Provided Watch to Build Relationship with Kim Keon-hee"

Jung Da-eun

Published : Jun 26, 2026 2:58 PM

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The first-instance ruling for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who was indicted on charges of so-called "buying and selling government posts" by receiving various expensive jewelry along with requests for personnel appointments and interests, will be delivered today (June 26).

The Seoul Central District Court held the sentencing hearing for First Lady Kim's charges of receiving bribes through mediation under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes at 2:00 p.m. today.

We will provide more details in the video.

Reported by Jung Da-eun | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Graphics by Lee Soo-min | Produced by SBS Digital News