A South Korean judge involved in sentencing a former first lady is reported to have been found dead in Seoul. Multiple outlets identify the judge as Shin Jong-oh and say he is discovered with serious injuries near a flower bed close to the court complex in the Seocho district, according to reports citing eyewitness or investigative details. The case centers on the former first lady’s conviction, for which the judge previously delivered a four-year jail term, as described in the reports. Police and investigators are treating the death as a serious incident and are working to determine the circumstances, including how the judge sustained his injuries and whether foul play is involved. The coverage notes that the judge’s death follows his role in a high-profile political and legal matter that has drawn sustained public attention. Further investigative steps are expected as authorities examine the scene and gather evidence related to the judge’s final movements. The reports do not present a confirmed motive at this stage.