Critics slam S. Korean President for reply over Dior bag scandal


Opposition parties demanded a solid apology from President Yoon Suk-yeol on behalf of his wife for her accepting a Christian Dior bag worth three million won (US$2,200). - Reuters

SEOUL: President Yoon Suk-yeol faced a firestorm of criticism from the main opposition and several minor parties on Feb 8, a day after he opened up about a luxury bag scandal involving the First Lady.

The parties either demanded a solid apology from Mr Yoon on behalf of his wife or brushed off his explanation as insincere.

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