South Korean prosecutors stormed the headquarters of the former ruling party Wednesday, escalating a political firestorm after ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee was arrested on corruption charges. The raid targeted the People Power Party office to gather evidence linked to alleged election meddling – a plot twist straight out of a K-drama. 📂
Kim, 52, was detained Tuesday night on charges including stock manipulation and violating financial laws. Prosecutors submitted an 848-page document (that's longer than most Netflix series scripts! 📺) detailing her alleged crimes. The court approved her arrest, citing fears she might destroy evidence.
This marks the first time in South Korea's history that both a former president and first lady are jailed simultaneously. Ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol – already detained since July – was impeached in April after a controversial martial law declaration last December that saw troops briefly surround parliament. 🪖
Opposition leaders are crying foul, with Democratic Party's Song Eon-seog calling the raid 'gangster behavior.' Meanwhile, analysts say the drama highlights South Korea's intense political rivalries, where corruption scandals often read like thriller novels. 📚
The case continues to unfold as prosecutors dig through financial records and election documents. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic political showdown! ⚖️
