First lady likely to be cleared of legal risk in 'Dior bag' scandal


First lady Kim Keon Hee, accompanied by bodyguards, is set to return to South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's trip to the United States in July for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. Despite facing allegations of accepting luxury gifts, including a Christian Dior bag, Kim is unlikely to be indicted for antigraft rule violations. Outgoing Prosecutor General Lee One-seok has expressed his respect for the recommendation by an independent review panel not to indict Kim, emphasizing that the decision was made after thorough legal deliberation. Lee clarified that he did not interfere in the decision-making process and emphasized the importance of respecting the opinions of outside experts. He also highlighted the need for further legislative actions to address controversies surrounding the antigraft rules concerning the spouse of a public official in South Korea. The resolution of the Dior bag scandal effectively removed the last legal obstacle for Kim, as previous investigations had also concluded that the antigraft rule violation allegations lacked legal grounds. In addition to the Dior bag scandal, Kim's fate also hangs in the balance as an appellate court is set to deliver a verdict on her alleged involvement in stock price manipulation activities dating back to the early 2010s.


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