South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee seven-year jail term for bribery

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South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes, including luxury jewellery, a designer handbag, and a valuable watch, in exchange for political favours and jobs. The court found her guilty of trading influence, damaging public trust in government appointments. Kim plans to appeal the verdict, with her lawyer citing issues with evidence handling.