S. Korea's new first lady: Entrepreneur Kim Keon-hee takes on new role

Kim Keon-hee has kept a low-key presence on the campaign trail since being bombarded by a series of allegations and rumours. - AFP

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network): As South Korea chose its next president in a tightly contested election on Wednesday (March 9), the spotlight also turned to Kim Keon-hee, the spouse of President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, who has actively pursued her career running an exhibition planning firm.

Kim, a chief executive officer and founder of the company, has kept a low-key presence on the campaign trail since being bombarded by a series of allegations and rumours.