First lady Kim Keon Hee's lawyer confirmed that she did order her aide to return a Dior bag received as a gift from a pastor on the same day it was given. The lawyer urged the media to avoid excessive speculation on the matter and expressed hope for refraining from speculative and malicious articles about the first lady. The scandal revolves around allegations that Kim illegally received the expensive Dior handbag and other gifts from the pastor in 2022, with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office currently investigating the case. The lawyer clarified that Kim's intention was to avoid offending the pastor by returning the gift immediately, and denied any attempt to shift responsibility for the allegations to someone else. Legal sources indicated that the aide, surnamed Yoo, disclosed Kim's order during questioning by prosecutors, and the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office is seeking to have the Dior bag transferred for inspection. Once the bag is secured, prosecutors plan to verify if it is the same one gifted by the pastor and determine whether it has been used. In summary, the first lady's lawyer addressed the controversy surrounding the Dior bag, emphasizing Kim's intention to return the gift to avoid causing offense to the pastor and denying any attempt to shift responsibility. Legal authorities are taking steps to inspect the bag and verify its origin and use.