South Korean first lady’s health declining: reports


FILE photo. First lady Kim Keon Hee has remained alone at the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul since Jan 15, 2025. - Photo: AFP file

SEOUL: Following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest on Wednesday (Jan 15), first lady Kim Keon Hee, who remains alone at the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, has been suffering from deteriorating health, media reports said on Friday (Jan 17).

Citing officials from the presidential office, local media reported that those who met Kim have expressed concerns about her health, describing her as “looking worryingly emaciated”.

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