A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from officials linked to the Unification Church in exchange for political favours.

Kim, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was cleared of charges related to stock price manipulation and violations of political funding laws. According to Reuters, prosecutors had sought a 15-year sentence and heavy fines, accusing her of receiving luxury gifts including Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.

The ruling, which can be appealed, comes amid a wave of legal cases tied to Yoon’s failed martial law bid in 2024. Kim has denied wrongdoing, while Yoon himself is facing multiple trials, including charges of insurrection, following his removal from office last year.