Lady Dior Pouch And South Korea's Martial Law Crisis: How Kim Keon Hee's Scandal Turned The Tide Against President Yeol

(MENAFN- Live Mint) South Korea Martial Law: South Korea is in the midst of its most turbulent political crisis in decades, triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law. The move, which sent shockwaves across the nation, was swiftly reversed after only a few hours, but its political fallout has been far-reaching, with calls for impeachment intensifying. Yet, the president's troubles run deeper: long before the martial law debacle and his tough stance on North Korea, his wife, Kim Keon Hee, had already found herself at the heart of a scandal involving a luxury Dior bag-a controversy that has only added fuel to the fire.

A Cloud Blue Cannage Lambskin Lady Dior Pouch of Yeol's wife Kim Keon Hee had turned the wave against the President even before he could vaguely utter 'North Korea'.

Lady Dior Pouch Scandal of Kim Keon Hee

Known for her high-profile lifestyle and outspoken advocacy on cultural issues, Kim Keon Hee has found herself at the centre of controversy after being accused of accepting a $2,200 ( ₹1.86 lakh) Lady Dior Pouch bag from a Korean-American pastor in 2022.

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Known for her high-profile lifestyle and outspoken advocacy on cultural issues, Kim Keon Hee has found herself at the centre of controversy after being accused of accepting a $2,200 ( ₹1.86 Lakhs) Lady Dior Pouch bag from a Korean-American pastor in 2022.

The incident, which was captured on a hidden camera, sparked outrage across the nation, with critics accusing the South Korean President's wife, Kim Keon Hee, of using her position for personal gain.

The scandal, dubbed the "Dior Bag Scandal," thrust Kim Keon Hee into the spotlight.

In the footage, Kim was seen receiving the Lady Dior Pouch, a luxurious calfskin handbag , during a meeting with Pastor Choi Jae-young. While the video does not show Kim accepting the bag directly, the presence of the Dior shopping bag on the table is enough to raise suspicions. Under South Korea's anti-graft laws, public officials and their spouses are prohibited from accepting gifts worth more than $750 ( ₹63,000) in relation to their official duties.

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