Special counsel weighs bribery charges in Kim Keon-hee necklace case
The special counsel investigating Kim Keon-hee is reportedly considering applying bribery charges — rather than influence-peddling — over allegations she received a 60 million won Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. Influence-peddling carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, while bribery can lead to more than 10 years depending on the amount involve..