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Former Korean Prosecutor Convicted in Lee Ufan Painting Bribery Case

05/08/2026

A former South Korean prosecutor who allegedly tried to buy political influence with a painting by Lee Ufan has now been convicted on appeal, in a case that adds disputed authenticity claims surrounding a $95,000 artwork to a conventional bribery …

Метки : коррупцияискусствоlee ufanсудебная апелляцияподделкаюжная корея

Korean Political Bribery Inquiry Involving Lee Ufan Painting Draws to a Close

02/10/2026

A bizarre saga involving a painting attributed to Lee Ufan and Kim Keon-hee, the wife of South Korea’s impeached and jailed former president Yoon Suk-yeol, may be drawing to a close. Kim Sang-min, a former chief prosecutor, had previously been …

Метки : искусствокоррупцияправоюжная кореяполитикаскандал

Lee Ufan Painting at Center of Bribery Investigation in Korea

09/13/2025

Last month, Kim Keon-hee, wife of South Korea’s impeached and jailed former president Yoon Suk-yeol, was arrested on charges of bribery, stock manipulation, and election interference. On Thursday, the special prosecutor leading the case said a painting by Lee Ufan …

Метки : южная кореякоррупцияискусствополитикаскандалрасследование

Im Youngzoo Wins 2025 Frieze Seoul Award

06/14/2025

Im Youngzoo Wins 2025 Frieze Seoul Award Frieze has named South Korean artist Im Youngzoo as the recipient of this year’sFrieze Seoul Artist Award. The honor is presented annually to a Korea-based emerging or midcareer artist in support of new …

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Gagosian Taps Jiyoung Lee to Lead South Korean Operations

02/24/2023

Gagosian has named veteran Seoul gallerist Jiyoung Lee as its first full-time director in South Korea, signaling its intentions to expand into the superheated market there. Though the megagallery does not yet have a presence in the country, “all options …

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