[In-Depth] Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Kim Keon-hee: Background, Legal Reasoning & Political Fallout (August 13, 2025) This article synthesizes publicly reported information from Korean courts and major media. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 🔎 Quick Take Decision : The Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon-hee late on Aug 12–early Aug 13 (KST), citing risk of evidence tampering as a central factor. Core charges (as reported) : Alleged violations of the Capital Markets Act (stock manipulation context), Political Funds Act , and brokerage for bribery (alleged influence‑peddling). Key controversy : Discrepancies in statements around a high‑value accessory (often referred to as a “NATO trip necklace”) reportedly weighed into the court’s assessment of preservation risk . Political temperature : Opposition lawmakers broadly welcomed the decision; the ruling party adopted a cautious...