Something truly shocking has happened in Seoul. Early Wednesday morning, the legal community was rocked by the news that a judge involved in one of the city's most high-profile cases was found dead. 🇰🇷
Judge Shin Jong-o, who was handling the appeals trial for former first lady Kim Keon-hee on corruption charges, was discovered by police at around 1 a.m. local time. His body was found on a flower bed near the Seoul High Court compound in southern Seoul.
According to reports from the Yonhap News Agency, a suicide note was apparently found at the scene. While the situation is still unfolding, police are currently investigating the exact cause of death, including the possibility that Judge Shin jumped to his death. 🔍
This sudden loss comes at a critical time in a trial that has already captured significant public attention. We'll be keeping a close eye on this story as more details emerge. 💬✨
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South Korean judge of ex-first lady's appeals trial found dead
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