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Kim Keon-hee's detention period nearing end
Additional warrant hearing scheduled for 27th

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In short

Kim Keon-hee's detention period ends on October 31st.

The Supreme Court will hold a hearing on the 27th to review an additional arrest warrant.

The special prosecution team requested additional detention on suspicions of selling public offices for private gain (매관매직).

Key facts

WhenThe hearing will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the 27th in Supreme Court Courtroom No. 1.
WhoThe Supreme Court's Second Division (Chief Judge Oh Kyung-mi) will review the case.
WhatThe court will examine an additional arrest warrant in Kim's case involving allegations of selling public offices for private gain.
HowKim will participate via video from Seoul Nambu Detention Center, while the special prosecution team will attend in person.

What it means for me

This case continues to draw public attention to judicial procedures in investigating and trying high-ranking public officials.