Concerns about Kim Geon-hee's health have led to nearly 1,000 complaints submitted to correctional authorities. According to data obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Ui-gyeom from the Ministry of Justice, a total of 961 inquiries regarding Kim's health were filed at the Seoul Southern Detention Center between July 27 and August 14.
This figure marks a significant increase from just three complaints in May. The surge in complaints coincides with court testimonies mentioning Kim's health issues.
During the first hearing of Kim's appeal on charges of bribery under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, Jeong Ji-won, a former administrative officer at the presidential office, testified that Kim “has to lie down all day and hardly eats, leaving her with no strength to get up.”
However, an internal report from the detention center indicates that while Kim received IV treatment for dizziness in August, she has been selectively eating the group meals provided and purchasing additional food with her personal funds.
Lawmaker Kim Ui-gyeom stated, “The complaints regarding Kim Geon-hee's meals are taking time away from correctional officers who should be attending to regular inmates. This should not be misinterpreted or exploited as a basis for preferential treatment in her release.”
Meanwhile, former President Yoon Suk Yeol appears to be facing a similar situation. From September of last year to September of this year, the Seoul Detention Center received 217 complaints related to demands for improved treatment, including air conditioning installation, for the former president.
On online communities, supporters of former President Yoon have shared specific methods for submitting complaints, including the detention center's phone number, fax, and email address. However, correctional authorities have stated that there are no special privileges being granted to the former president.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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