Shaman linked to ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee appeals 6-year prison sentence for taking bribes

A shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee has appealed a court ruling sentencing him to six years in prison for accepting bribes from the Unification Church, legal sources said on Monday.

2026-03-02

Ex-first lady, shaman appear for questioning by special counsel

ormer first lady Kim Keon Hee and a shaman linked to her appeared before a special counsel team on Monday to undergo questioning over corruption allegations.

2025-08-25

Ex-first lady Kim, aide and shaman all questioned on same day

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee faces questioning over election meddling and stock manipulation alongside her aide and shaman.

2025-08-18

Special counsel raids shaman's sanctuary over influence peddling allegations tied to former first lady

The special counsel investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee expanded its probe with a raid on a shaman's sanctuary, examining allegations of influence peddling and political favors involving luxury gifts and local election nominations.

2025-07-15

Prosecutors expand shaman probe to ex-director of Unification Church over bribery allegations

The prosecution is expanding its investigation of shaman Jeon Seong-bae to a former director-general of the Unification Church and his wife over gifts allegedly given to first lady Kim Keon Hee in exchange for favors.

2025-05-04

Seoul court rejects arrest warrant for shaman linked to President Yoon

A Seoul court on Thursday rejected an arrest warrant for a shaman allegedly connected to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, citing insufficient evidence to support allegations of receiving illegal political funds about six years ago.

2024-12-20