Historic First: Former Presidential Couple Arrested Simultaneously! The Shock and Fallout from Kim Geonhee's Imprisonment
A Historic Moment Etched in South Korea’s Constitutional History: The Arrest of Kim Gun-hee On August 12, 2025, South Korea witnessed an unprecedented and shocking event. Judge Jung Jae-wook of the Seoul Central District Court, responsible for warrant issuance, approved the arrest warrant for Mrs. Kim Gun-hee. This unprecedented development made former President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife the first couple in constitutional history to be simultaneously detained. This case marks a significant milestone that leaves a profound imprint on South Korea’s history, going far beyond a mere legal procedure. What series of events led to this stunning conclusion? The decision to detain Mrs. Kim was made after an intense four and a half hour warrant validity hearing. The court cited "fear of evidence destruction" as grounds for detention, a legal requirement under the Criminal Procedure Act. The special prosecution team argued that Mrs. Kim denies all charges and...