Fmr. first lady appears before special counsel for questioning over allegations

On the local front.

Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee is being questioned today by a special counsel over multiple allegations against her.

The wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol was summoned to appear at the special counsel's office at 10 AM.

Allegations include involvement in a stock price manipulation case and election interference.

Kim's representative have said she will fully cooperate and answer all questions.

This marks the first time in South Korea's constitutional history that a current or former first lady has appeared publicly as a suspect in an investigation.