Party HQ raided over ex-first lady


Facing the law: Kim (centre) arriving for the hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court. — AFP

The country’s prosecutors raided the headquarters of the former party of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol to gather evidence in an election meddling case against his wife, a day after she was arrested on corruption and other charges.

Former first lady Kim Keon-hee was arrested late Tuesday on a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said.

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