The wife of disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at the independent prosecutors' office in Gwanghwamun in central Seoul around 10:10 a.m., several minutes later than scheduled, becoming the first ex-first lady in the country's modern history to be publicly summoned on criminal charges.
Amid a barrage of questions from reporters, describing herself as a "layman just like me," she sad, "I am deeply sorry for causing concern to the public." She then added, "I will fully cooperate with the investigation."
Kim has been accused of accepting bribes including a luxury handbag and jewelry, being involved in a stock manipulation scheme, and interfering in candidate nominations during the 2022 by-elections.
Some of her charges had previously been dismissed, but fresh evidence uncovered by independent prosecutors has led to the reopening of related probes.
Meanwhile, prosecutors are expected to soon make another attempt to forcibly bring Yoon in for questioning, as he has been stalling by citing health issues while being held at a remand prison in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province.
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Im Yoon-seo
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