For the first time in South Korean history, the spouse of a former president has been officially charged and arrested. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Kim Gon Hi, the wife of the country's former president Yun Sok Yol, has been held in investigative detention since August 12, 2025. Although she has not yet been formally charged, if charges are announced, she could remain in custody for up to six months.
Yun Sok Yol was previously arrested on charges of organizing a coup d'état. Recently, on August 29, a special prosecutor also formally charged former Prime Minister and acting president Han Doksu.
This situation marks a new phase regarding political crimes and corruption in the country. According to the special prosecutor's office, Kim Gon Hi has been interrogated five times during the investigation but has refused to provide statements each time.
Her charges include fraud related to shares of Deutsch Motors company between 2009 and 2012, accepting expensive gifts, and illegal interference in the candidate selection process for parliamentary elections. Additionally, another prosecutor accuses former Prime Minister Han Doksu of aiding the insurgents and falsifying official documents.
The court rejected the request for his detention, but according to the prosecutor, Han Doksu held a high state position, had the ability to annul the illegal military situation, and his actions were within the law. These events hold historical significance in South Korea's political and social life.
The country's population and experts are closely monitoring these cases, as they are seen as a new signal against corruption and abuses of power within the state leadership.
