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Kim Keon-hee Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for 'Selling Offices' in First Trial

Jung Da-eun

Published : Jun 26, 2026 3:50 PM

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First Lady Kim Keon-hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison in her first trial on charges of accepting expensive jewelry, artworks, and other valuables in exchange for influencing personnel appointments and business favors.

The Seoul Central District Court delivered the seven-year sentence today (June 26) during the sentencing hearing for Kim's charges of influence peddling under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes.

Further details will be provided in the video.

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