Kim Keon Hee.
South Korean businesswoman
- Reports this week
- 7
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 38
What's happening
Active this week
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Luxury gifts were involved in an influence scheme where a person engaged in influence peddling with the former first lady, leveraging her position as president's spouse.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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The Unification Church, led by Hak Ja Han, is accused of instructing bribes to former President Yoon and ordering evidence destruction.Well supported40 reports2 developments inside
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Kim Keon Hee is involved in legal proceedings before an appeals court in Seoul.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Kim Keon Hee, who is associated with Seongnam, publicly backed the ban.Some support6 reports
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Kim Keon Hee, former presidential candidate, was introduced to a shaman by her husband.Some support45 reports
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Allegations surfaced regarding financial ties and political connections involving Yoon, Kim Keon Hee, and the People Power Party.Some support1 report
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Kim Keon Hee received a painting in exchange for election help, an action that took place while Yoon Suk Yeol was president.Well supported15 reports
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Won Hee-ryong served in Seoul-related projects and rejected a project benefiting Kim Keon Hee's family.Some support1 report
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Bribery case unfolds as rulings impact appeals regarding illicit gains, involving illegal political funds and gifts.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Around Kim Keon Hee this week
News at the entities that move Kim Keon Hee most-
Yoon Suk Yeol StructuralSouth Korean leaders, including the President and Defence Minister, have ordered drone infiltrations into North Korea.Moves Kim Keon Hee
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Yoon StructuralYoon directed a drama featuring Lee Jun-hyuk.Moves Kim Keon Hee
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Kim Keon Hee
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National Assembly StructuralThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is providing grant funding for research, which is currently under discussion via a parliamentary question in the National Assembly.Moves Kim Keon Hee
Connections
The 30 strongest of 38, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Yoon Structural
A is the spouse of B, who served as First Lady to President Yoon.
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Yoon Suk Yeol Structural
A was the wife of B, and their partnership was under intense public scrutiny regarding gifts and influence during B's presidential term.
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Family Federation for World Peace and Unification Transactional
B provided luxury goods and financial resources to A in exchange for political and business favors.
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Unification Church Transactional
The Unification Church provided gifts, funds, and bribes to Kim Keon Hee in exchange for political favors and influence.
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Lee Ufan Transactional
Lee Ufan provided a painting to Kim Keon Hee, which was described as a gift and later as a bribe for election help.
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Lee Jae Myung Structural
Kim Keon Hee is identified as the wife of Lee Jae Myung, a prominent political figure.
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Vacheron Constantin Transactional
Kim Keon Hee received a Vacheron Constantin watch from the company, which was later revealed to be a luxury gift and bribe.
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Jeon Seong-bae Operational
A actively facilitates political introductions and coordinates actions with B within their shared political network.
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Han Transactional
Han provided luxury gifts and bribes to Kim Keon Hee, leading to accusations of official bribery.
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supreme court Structural
Kim Keon Hee's legal charges are subject to review and appeal by the Supreme Court.
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Van Cleef & Arpels Transactional
A received luxury gifts from B which were later linked to an influence scheme and bribery charges.
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Lee Bae-yong Transactional
Lee Bae-yong provided gifts and ornaments to Kim Keon Hee, which resulted in accusations of accepting replicas.
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Kim Sang-min Transactional
A provided a painting to B on 2026-09-01.
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Chanel Transactional
Chanel provided handbags to Kim Keon Hee in a specific instance in January 2026.
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Park Sung-jae Operational
Park Sung-jae was accused of investigating Kim Keon Hee, who subsequently initiated corruption probes against Park.
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Won Hee-ryong Transactional
Won Hee-ryong rejected a project that was intended to benefit Kim Keon Hee's family.
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Yoon Structural
The evidence suggests that A holds a superior political authority whose actions place B under a formal order.
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Chanel Transactional
Kim Keon Hee has received Chanel products, including handbags, as gifts from the brand or associated entities.
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National Assembly Structural
The National Assembly is conducting an investigation into Kim Keon Hee.
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Yonhap News Agency Mentioned together
Yonhap News Agency reported on Kim Keon Hee's indictment.
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Hak Ja Han Transactional
The Church leader gave luxury goods to the First Lady.
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Board of Audit and Inspection Operational
The Board of Audit and Inspection was implicated in covering up actions related to Kim Keon Hee.
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Myung Tae-kyun Transactional
The relationship involved a specific, time-bound exchange where services were rendered and paid for by one of the two individuals.
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Seoul Shared context
Kim Keon Hee's political and legal activities are situated within the geographical context of Seoul.
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Korea JoongAng Daily Mentioned together
Korea JoongAng Daily reported on Kim Keon Hee's bribery charges.
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Democratic Party of Korea Shared context
The individual is currently involved in an investigation whose context relates to the political sphere of the Democratic Party of Korea.
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Gwacheon Shared context
A is located in the jurisdiction of B, specifically in a special counsel office.
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Choi Jae-young Transactional
Choi Jae-young was observed supplying a Dior bag to Kim Keon Hee.
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Lee Operational
A and B are actively engaged in influence peddling.
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yoOn Mentioned together
The single snapshot provided does not describe a direct relationship or interaction between Kim Keon Hee and yoOn.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- Kim Keon Hee, former presidential candidate, was introduced to a shaman by her husband.
- Allegations surfaced regarding financial ties and political connections involving Yoon, Kim Keon Hee, and the People Power Party.
- Won Hee-ryong served in Seoul-related projects and rejected a project benefiting Kim Keon Hee's family.
- Bribery case unfolds as rulings impact appeals regarding illicit gains, involving illegal political funds and gifts.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Luxury gifts were involved in an influence scheme where a person engaged in influence peddling with the former first lady, leveraging her position as president's spouse.
- Kim Keon Hee received a painting in exchange for election help, an action that took place while Yoon Suk Yeol was president.
- Kim Keon Hee faces bribery and anti-graft charges related to alleged luxury bag acceptance.
- Kim Keon Hee received a 25-year sentence in court following anti-graft charges, with Park Sung-jae accused of investigating her.