Prosecution team decides to drop charges against first lady in luxury bag case


The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office has decided to clear first lady Kim Keon Hee of allegations regarding her acceptance of a Dior handbag from a Korean American pastor in 2022. The decision was reported to the head of the SCDPO, Lee Chang-soo, and is expected to be conveyed to Prosecutor General Lee One-seok soon. The investigation team concluded that there are no grounds to pursue charges of anti-graft law violation against Kim in connection with the luxury bag and other expensive gifts she allegedly received from the pastor. This decision comes after a special investigation team was set up by the top prosecutor four months ago. The team also determined that the bag received from the pastor was a gesture of gratitude between individuals, and it was not related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's official duties. Additionally, the pastor's alleged requests for favors from Kim, including one related to a former Korean American US House Rep.'s future burial, were taken into consideration during the investigation.


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