Appeals court cuts prison term for shaman linked to ex-first lady to 5 yrs
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-21 17:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Religion, South Korea, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Thursday reduced the prison sentence for a shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee from six years to five years over charges of accepting bribes from the Unification Church.
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