The ex -lady of South Korea arrested in a bribery probe

The wife of former South Korea president, Yon Suk Youol, has been arrested over a number of accusations, including the manipulation and bribe of stocks.

Former first lady Kim Keon He denied all the charges during a four -hour hearing in Seoul on Tuesday. But the court issued a detention order, citing the risk that it could destroy evidence.

South Korea has a history of Former Presidents have been charged and closedS However, this is the first time the former president and the former first lady were closed.

Yoon was detained in January to face a lawsuit because of an unsuccessful tender for military position last year, which dipped the country into chaos and ultimately led to its reunion.

Prosecutors say Kim, 52, has won over 800 million wins ($ 577,940; £ 428,000) by participating in a price overcome scheme involving Deutsch Motors shares, a BMW dealer in South Korea.

While this seemed to happen before her husband was elected leader of the country, he continues to cast a shadow through his entire Presidency.

It is alleged that she also accepted two bags of Chanel and a diamond necklace as bribes from the controversial church of unification in exchange for business services.

Among other accusations, Kim was also charged with interference with nominations during the 2022 parliamentary elections and last year’s general elections.

Kim looked solemn when he was at the hearing on Tuesday, wearing a black suit and a black skirt.

“I sincerely apologize for creating problems, even though I am a person relevant,” she told reporters.

While he was president, Ion vetoed three bills, led by the opposition, seeking a special investigation by a lawyer against Kim.

He released the last veto in November, a week before he declared martial law.

A special lawyer was created in June this year after Yoon rival Lee Jay Mun became president.