S. Korean President Yoon set to speak on Dior bag uproar

The president has yet to speak publicly about a video released that appeared to show his wife Kim Keon-hee receiving a Christian Dior bag. - AFP

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is set to address questions in a TV interview over whether the first lady inappropriately received a designer bag, trying to stem public anger over the incident that has hit voter sentiment.

KBS said it would broadcast its pre-recorded interview with Yoon on Wednesday (Feb 7) from 10pm to 11:40pm local time. The interview was conducted over the weekend and the president is expected to address issues that include the government’s plan for 2024 and matters related to the first lady.