Controversy Over President's Daughter Residing in Cheong Spreads to Political Circles

Ruling and Opposition Continue Debate on Appropriateness... Cheong "No Violation of Laws"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The controversy over President Moon Jae-in's daughter Dahye's residence in the Blue House official residence has spread to the political sphere. The Blue House has been reserved in response to security concerns but maintains that there is no legal issue.

The controversy began after media reports revealed that President Moon's daughter Dahye has been living in the Blue House official residence with her child for nearly a year.

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

On the 8th, Heo Eun-ah, chief spokesperson of the People Power Party, demanded an explanation from the Blue House regarding the report, saying, "How should we explain the fact that a family member of the president, who is not a minor, is living together in the Blue House, which is operated with taxpayers' money?"

Yoon Geon-young, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, wrote on Facebook the same day, "Since when did living together with parents and children become a privilege? Now, they are even nitpicking about living with parents. It's truly pitiful," he criticized.

The Blue House remained tight-lipped when asked to confirm whether Dahye was residing in the Blue House. They stated that, according to the 'Act on the Protection of the President and Others,' it is difficult to disclose specific details. However, a key Blue House official said in a phone call that day, "There is no violation of the law."

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