"South Korean President Yoon Addresses Dior Bag Scandal as Political Maneuvering"

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"South Korean President Yoon Addresses Dior Bag Scandal as Political Maneuvering"
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defends his wife over a luxury handbag scandal, attributing criticism to "political maneuvering" and expressing regret that she "couldn't cold-heartedly cut off" the pastor who gifted her the handbag. Despite public demand for an apology and explanation, Yoon did not address claims of violating anti-graft laws and instead vowed that his wife will act more resolutely in the future. Critics expressed disappointment at his response, accusing him of muddying moral standards and sidestepping the media, while his approval rating dipped below 30% in a recent poll.

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