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South Korea’s First Lady, Kim Keon Hee, is set to make her return to public duties by attending an official luncheon with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, announced by the presidential office today. This marks her first public appearance since December, following her withdrawal amidst corruption allegations.
Kim will be accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol as they host Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife for the luncheon, scheduled to take place at the presidential office following a summit between the leaders.
The last public sighting of Kim was during her return from a visit to the Netherlands with President Yoon back in December.
Since then, she has maintained a low profile amidst allegations of receiving a Christian Dior handbag illegally from a Korean American pastor equipped with a hidden camera back in 2022.
The resumption of her official duties signals a significant moment in Kim’s public standing, amidst ongoing scrutiny surrounding the corruption allegations. Her participation in the luncheon with Prime Minister Hun Manet underscores South Korea’s diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with Cambodia.
The return of the First Lady to the public sphere also raises questions about the status of the ongoing investigation into the corruption allegations against her.