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Kim Keon Hee, Associate and Shaman Set for Simultaneous Special Counsel Questioning

The coordinated hearings allow potential cross-examination to resolve conflicting accounts in a probe of alleged improper IMS Mobility investments coupled with luxury gift exchanges.

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee (C), her close associate Kim Ye-seong (L) and a shaman accused of delivering a diamond necklace and Chanel bags to the former first lady on behalf of the Unification Church are seen in this composite file photo. (Yonhap)
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee (L) and her close associate Kim Ye-seong (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Kim Keon Hee is attending her second questioning by Min Joong-ki’s special counsel team since her arrest on corruption charges.
  • Kim Ye-seong, arrested over alleged embezzlement of 3.38 billion won from IMS Mobility, will face his first formal questioning.
  • Shaman Jeon Seong-bae is slated for questioning on claims he delivered luxury goods to Kim on behalf of the Unification Church in return for favors.
  • Special counsel is investigating roughly 18.4 billion won in investments from companies including Kakao Mobility into IMS Mobility as prosecutors probe whether funds were funneled to Kim’s network.
  • Prosecutors plan to use the simultaneous sessions to cross-examine conflicting testimonies and trace disputed financial flows.