Overview

• Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, declined to appear for questioning, citing concerns about influencing the upcoming presidential election.
• Prosecutors summoned Kim as a suspect under the Public Official Election Act and Political Funds Act, investigating her alleged role in meddling with PPP candidate nominations across multiple elections.
• Evidence includes recorded calls and seized materials suggesting coordination with Myung Tae-kyun and possible communication with additional parties.
• Kim and Yoon allegedly received free public opinion polling services from Myung in exchange for backing Kim Young-sun’s by-election nomination in 2022.
• Prosecutors may issue follow-up summonses and consider an arrest warrant if Kim continues to refuse compliance, following standard legal procedures.