South Korea Court Orders Arrest of Former President Yoon's Wife Amid Corruption Probe

South Korean authorities have ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, amid investigations into multiple allegations including bribery, stock manipulation, and interference in political candidate selection. This marks the first time in South Korea's history that a former presidential couple faces simultaneous detention, following Yoon's removal from office and incarceration related to his attempt to impose martial law last December. Kim faces serious charges including receiving luxury gifts allegedly as bribes and manipulating stock prices of a BMW dealership operator between 2009 and 2012. The court hearing regarding her detention lasted five hours, with prosecutors citing risks that she might destroy evidence or interfere with the investigation. The investigations are part of a broader effort by South Korea's current liberal government to scrutinize the conduct of the previous conservative administration under Yoon. Kim has denied all charges during questioning, and the court's decision on her arrest warrant was pending as of the latest reports.