"Dior Bag Scandal: South Korean President Defends Wife in Rare Interview"
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's wife, Kim Keon Hee, is embroiled in a scandal over allegedly accepting a $2,200 Christian Dior bag as a gift, sparking a political storm ahead of a crucial election. The controversy has led to plummeting support for Yoon, with public disaffection growing due to the perceived lack of communication and the first lady's alleged misuse of her position. The scandal has caused a rift within the ruling party and is seen as a significant threat to Yoon's governance and the conservative government's hold on power.
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