Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Questioned Over Presidential Residence Relocation Irregularities
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Former first lady Kim Keon Hee was questioned by a special counsel team in Gwacheon, South Korea, regarding alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence, including claims she influenced the selection of construction company 21 Gram.
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Former first lady Kim Keon Hee is being questioned by a special counsel regarding alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence, a project initiated by her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol. She is currently jailed for other corruption charges.
GWACHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee appeared before a special counsel team Wednesday for questioning over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
Kim, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrived at special counsel Kwon Chang-young's office in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, over allegations she intervened in the selection of construction company 21 Gram for the project.
The special counsel team suspects 21 Gram won the project despite being unqualified in exchange for gifts to Kim, including a Dior jacket.
A lawyer for Kim dismissed the allegations as "one-sided claims" before entering the office.
The investigation stems from Yoon's relocation of the presidential office to the defense ministry compound in central Seoul and the presidential residence to the foreign minister's official residence as part of his campaign pledge.
Incumbent President Lee Jae Myung has since returned the presidential office to Cheong Wa Dae.
Kim is currently jailed while standing trial in multiple bribery and corruption cases.
An appellate court sentenced her to four years in prison on corruption charges in April. The Supreme Court is set to rule on that case Friday.
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Questions ouvertes
- Will Kim Keon Hee be indicted for the relocation irregularities?
- What will be the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday?
- What specific evidence does the special counsel have regarding the Dior jacket?
