The ruling People Power Party Representative Yoon Sang-hyun proposed a special counsel investigation into allegations that former first lady Kim Jung-sook misused public funds for a personal trip to India under the guise of an official visit in 2018. This controversy, which resurfaced recently, has led to a bill being put forward by ten other ruling party lawmakers, prompting a dispute in the political sphere. On the other hand, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea Representative Youn Kun-young announced that Kim plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the ruling party lawmakers who drew up the latest special investigation bill on the matter. Former President Moon Jae-in defended his wife, stating that he was pushed to have her participate in the trip due to the repeated request of the Indian government. He also emphasized that the presidential office is not involved in the budget allocation process for overseas travels for the president and the first lady. The political sphere expressed divided views on the matter, with some expressing support for the bill, while others raised questions about the timing and potential public perception. The controversy surrounding former first lady Kim Jung-sook's 2018 trip to India, and the subsequent bill for a special counsel investigation, has created a rift in the political landscape. Allegations of misuse of public funds and the involvement of multiple lawmakers and politicians have led to conflicting views on the issue. Former President Moon Jae-in has defended his wife, insisting that the trip was at the behest of the Indian government and denying any wrongdoing. This has sparked debates about the timing of the investigation bill and its potential impact on public perception, especially as it coincides with the opposition's push for a similar investigation into current first lady Kim Keon Hee.