Kim Keon Hee, a previous first lady, has been admitted to the hospital due to severe depression.
Kim Keon Hee, Wife of Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, Hospitalized
Kim Keon Hee, the better half of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, found herself checking into Seoul's Asan Medical Center last Monday, battling a serious bout of depression [NEWS1]. Her visit was initially for outpatient care at the hospital's psychiatry department, where she was advised to get admitted due to her condition's gravity. However, she initially declined and headed back home. After her condition took a turn for the worse, Kim Keon Hee decided to take the doc's advice and get some much-needed TLC at the hospital [NEWS1].
Upon arriving at the hospital, Kim Keon Hee displayed symptoms of hyperventilation and sought treatment from both the psychiatry and pulmonology departments [NEWS1]. While there, her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, dropped by for a chat after attending his court hearing on Monday [NEWS1].
Probing Times
As Kim Keon Hee lay in her hospital bed, she found herself squarely in the sights of a special counsel probe led by Min Jung-ki [ lawyer-man]. The investigation focuses on several controversies, including allegations of monkeying around with party nominations, receiving graft facilitated by a shaman, stock price manipulation, and improperly accepting luxury items [3][4]. The investigation has been beefed up with the addition of eight assistant prosecutors as of Sunday [3]. Kim Keon Hee's hospitalization may slow down the pace of these inquiries.
The Gist of the Investigation
The special prosecutor is uncovering more than just a few skeletons in Kim Keon Hee's closet. The probe against her includes a deep dive into allegations of shady stock transactions and accepting luxury loot under the table [News2]. These investigations form part of a broader inquiry into her and her hubby's activities during his presidential reign.
- Despite being hospitalized for mental health issues, Kim Keon Hee, wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, is under investigation by a special counsel for controversies regarding party nominations, stock price manipulation, and allegations of receiving luxury items, which may require her to engage in therapies and treatments.
- The hospitalization of Kim Keon Hee, who is under investigation, has temporarily paused the ongoing inquiries, providing her an opportunity to focus on her health-and-wellness, including any necessary science-based treatments and therapies, while also facing the potential legal implications associated with politics.
