Kim Geon-hee Hospitalized at Seoul Asan Medical Center Due to Aggravated Illness
Stayed at Home After Leaving Official Residence…Appeared in Public Only on Election Day
Faced with 16 Allegations Including Involvement in Nomination and Other Suspicions
Special Prosecutor Expected to Speed Up Investigation After Completing Team Appointment, ‘[Anchor]’,
, ‘Kim Geon-hee, who is facing a special prosecutor investigation due to various allegations, has been hospitalized due to an aggravated illness.’,
, ‘This development emerged as the special prosecutor’s team was speeding up its formation, which is expected to inevitably affect future investigations.’,
, ‘This is a report by journalist Kim Cheol-hee.’,
, ‘[Reporter]’,
, ‘It has been confirmed that Kim Geon-hee, the spouse of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, has been hospitalized at Seoul Asan Medical Center.’,
, ‘Kim, who had been receiving outpatient treatment for her chronic illness, opted for hospitalization as her condition worsened, though it is reported that she is not in critical condition.’,
, ‘In a call with YTN, a representative from Kim’s side confirmed her hospitalization, explaining that her condition has not improved due to her ongoing illness.’,
, ‘Following the impeachment of ex-President Yoon, Kim has been staying at her private residence and only appeared in public on the presidential election day.’,
, ‘The issue is that Kim is facing a special prosecutor investigation for 16 allegations, including receiving luxury bags, meddling in nominations, and the Yangpyeong expressway privileges.’,
, ‘Min Joongki, the special prosecutor, plans to speed up the investigation once the appointment of deputy prosecutors and office setup are finalized.’,
, ‘[Min Joongki / Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor (13th): Considering the social controversy surrounding the case, we should maintain an objective stance.]’,
, “As Kim unexpectedly chose ‘hospitalization’ around the time when eight deputy prosecutor candidates were recommended to the presidential office, it’s analyzed that this will inevitably affect the proceedings.”,
, “The final stage of verifying allegations typically involves questioning the person concerned, and with previous controversies surrounding the prosecution’s ‘field investigation’ of Kim, her formal summoning is now a likely scenario.”,
, “In particular, regarding the ‘Myung Taegyun Nomination Meddling Allegation’, it’s assessed that the investigation has progressed enough to potentially summon Kim immediately.”,
, ‘Ultimately, the depth of Kim’s illness and her discharge timeline are anticipated to be variables influencing the pace of the special prosecutor’s investigation.’,
, ‘This was Kim Cheol-hee reporting for YTN.’,
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