Former South Korean first lady goes on trial on corruption

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – SEPTEMBER 24: Ex first lady Kim Keon-hee arives for her first trial hearing on corruption charges at a courtroom of the Seoul Central District Court on September 24, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. The hearing is taking place after special counsel indicted Kim with physical detention on charges of violating the Capital Markets Act, the Political Funds Act and a law on the acceptance of bribes for mediation on Aug. 29. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS