A South Korean appeals court reduces former first lady’s sentence over luxury gifts and favors

On Tuesday, a South Korean appeals court reduced the prison sentence of former first lady Kim Keon Hee from seven to five years. Kim, the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, was previously convicted of accepting luxury gifts and favors from businesspeople during her husband's presidency.

The proceedings mark a significant legal development in the ongoing fallout from the Yoon administration. Despite the reduction in her prison term on appeal, Kim has consistently denied all charges brought against her in connection with the bribery allegations.