![[Breaking] Kim Kyung, former Seoul city councilor, attends warrant hearing over '100 million won nomination bribe' allegations - Seoul Economic Daily Society News from South Korea](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwimg.sedaily.com%2Fnews%2Fcms%2F2026%2F03%2F03%2Frcv.YNA.20260129.PYH2026012904100001300_P1.jpg&w=3840&q=75 "Former Seoul Councilor Appears for Arrest Warrant Hearing in Nomination Bribery Case")
Former Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung, accused of paying 100 million won in exchange for a political nomination, appeared for a pre-arrest detention hearing on Wednesday.
Kim arrived at the Seoul Central District Court at 9:43 a.m. for the warrant hearing on charges including breach of trust under criminal law, violations of the Political Funds Act, and violations of the Anti-Graft Law. Kim reportedly entered the courthouse while avoiding reporters.
Independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo is accused of receiving 100 million won from Kim in exchange for a nomination as Gangseo District mayor candidate ahead of the 8th nationwide local elections in January 2022. Kang has denied the allegations, claiming she was unaware that the shopping bag contained money.
A warrant hearing for Kang, who faces charges of receiving nomination-related contributions, is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day. Decisions on whether to detain Kim and Kang are expected as early as late Wednesday afternoon.