Kim Keon-hee's close associate, Kim Yae-sung, is entering the country through Incheon International Airport on the 12th. It has been about 4 months since Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president, suddenly left for Vietnam after being dismissed in April. The Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor's Office, which is investigating allegations related to Kim Keon-hee, plans to immediately arrest Kim at the airport and bring him to the investigation room. /Courtesy of News1

Kim Keon-hee's close aide, Ms. Kim Ye-seong, arrived at Incheon International Airport on the 12th. The special prosecutor's office arrested Kim upon her arrival and is transporting her to the special prosecutor's office.

The flight that Kim is said to have boarded departed from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, on the morning of the same day and arrived at Incheon International Airport around 4:58 p.m. The flight was scheduled to arrive at 4:25 p.m. but was delayed by about 30 minutes.

Around 6:15 p.m. that day, Kim exited the airport in handcuffs and, in response to a reporter's question about how she plans to address the allegations related to Kim Keon-hee, stated, "I have no involvement in any illegal or unethical activities," and added, "I will cooperate fully with the special prosecutor and undergo the investigation sincerely."

The special prosecutor's office announced that Kim was arrested at the airport immediately after her entry in connection with the 'Housekeeper Gate' allegations. They added in a notice around 6:20 p.m. that day, "We arrested Kim at Incheon International Airport and departed from the airport to the special prosecutor's office."

'Housekeeper Gate,' as mentioned by the special prosecutor, refers to allegations that large corporations made request-based investments in Kim's company, which is alleged to have served as the housekeeper for Kim Keon-hee's family. IMS Mobility, which Kim was involved in operating, has been in deficit since its establishment in 2013. In June 2023, nine companies, including Kakao, HS HYOSUNG affiliate, Shinhan Bank, Kiwoom Securities, and Korea Securities Finance, invested 18.4 billion won through funds in this company.

At the time of the investment, the corporations were under an ongoing criminal investigation, raising legal risks. Allegations have been raised that Kim was expected to resolve these risks using her connection with Kim Keon-hee when making investments.

Kim denies any financial ties with Kim Keon-hee and intends to directly clarify the allegations during the special prosecutor's investigation.

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