청 "BTS Flight and Accommodation Expenses Fully Settled"

Proceeding in a post-settlement format through prior consultation between the government and HYBE

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House stated that regarding BTS's activities as special envoys at the United Nations General Assembly, some of the airfare and accommodation costs were settled in a post-payment format, and the settlement has been completed.

A senior Blue House official said on the 30th, "Some of the airfare and accommodation costs for the special envoy group who accompanied this trip were settled in a post-payment format, and the settlement has already been completed," adding, "This was a matter agreed upon in advance between the government and HYBE (BTS's agency)."

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

A senior Blue House official added, "The Blue House holds a deep appreciation for BTS's activities as special envoys."

Meanwhile, some media outlets pointed out issues regarding the costs for BTS's activities as special envoys at the United Nations General Assembly, raising suspicions of 'passion pay.'

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