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Kim Keon-hee's detention extended 2 months
Supreme Court cites evidence destruction risk

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In short

The Supreme Court has extended Kim Keon-hee's detention by 2 more months.

Her original detention was scheduled to end on October 31, but it has been extended.

The court stated there is concern that evidence may be destroyed or she may flee.

Key facts

WhenOn October 27, the Supreme Court issued a detention warrant extending detention by 2 months from November 1.
WhoKim Keon-hee, who is on trial in an appeals case on suspicions of selling government posts, is the subject.
WhatThe Supreme Court's Second Division approved an additional detention warrant requested by the Special Investigation Team led by Min Joong-ki.
HowThe warrant was approved on grounds of concern that evidence may be destroyed or she may flee.

What it means for me

The background for the detention extension is important reference information for citizens following the judicial process and investigation results.