President Yoon Prepares Public Statement on First Lady’s Luxury Bag Scandal

President Yoon Suk Yeol is entering the ceremony for the appointment of a new ambassador at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 26th./Presidential Office Photojournalists’ Association

On the 28th, it was reported that President Yoon Suk Yeol is planning to address the allegations concerning First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s luxury bag receipt, and this statement could come as early as this week.

The Presidential Office and the ruling party have indicated that President Yoon and his aides are arranging a televised interview to provide a detailed explanation of the suspicions related to the First Lady to the public. They are currently coordinating the content of this interview.

President Yoon will likely stress that this issue results from hidden camera crimes and political manipulation. Additionally, he may directly introduce institutional enhancements by establishing a second annex. A ruling party official mentioned, “It is time to demonstrate President Yoon’s characteristic honesty once again.”

The timing of this televised interview is expected to be as early as this week, taking into account the public sentiment during the Lunar New Year period. It is currently anticipated to occur before the Lunar New Year.

In other developments, Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, has scheduled a New Year’s press conference for the 31st. Han Dong Hoon, the emergency measures chairman of the People’s Power, is also preparing to participate in a Gwanhun Club debate on the 7th of the following month.