Seoul: Former first lady Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, will be discharged from a Seoul hospital, 11 days after being admitted due to health issues, her lawyer said.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim had been hospitalized at Seoul Asan Medical Center in eastern Seoul reportedly for depression and other health issues on June 16. This hospitalization came shortly after President Lee Jae Myung appointed a special counsel to investigate various allegations surrounding Kim.
The legal representative for Kim stated, "(She) will undergo discharge procedures today and receive treatment at home for the time being. (She) will faithfully respond to summons requests (by the special counsel) made fairly under the law." Kim is facing allegations of legal violations, including stock price manipulation, acceptance of a luxury bag, and interference with the election nomination process.
Reports indicate that Kim's health has declined since her husband's impeachment in December, following his brief imposition of martial law earlier that month. The special counsel informed reporters that Kim has not yet been notified to appear for questioning.