Yoon Seok-yeol bows his head over 'Kim Geon-hee allegations': "Sorry for causing concern... It does not align with fairness and common sense"

"I Will Humbly and Willingly Accept Criticism"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate (left), Kim Geon-hee (right) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, apologized for causing concern to the public due to controversies related to his wife, saying, "I am sorry for causing concern to the people regarding controversies related to my wife." This apology came amid allegations of false career claims by his wife, Kim Geon-hee.

On the 17th, after attending a 'fundraising campaign' at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Yoon told reporters, "Regardless of the reason, the inaccurate career description and the resulting controversy itself clearly contradict the fairness and common sense that I have emphasized," making this statement.

He added, "The consistent principles and standards I have held in the past must be applied equally to myself, my family, and those around me."

He continued, "I will humbly and willingly accept the public's criticism related to my wife," and bowed his head after saying, "I will approach the people with a more humble attitude. I am sorry."

When asked about the ongoing investigation into the allegations related to his wife, he replied, "Since I have said this, please accept it as an apology, and regarding the other parts, the law and principles apply to everyone without exception."

Earlier that morning, Kim Jong-in, the overall election committee chairman of the People Power Party, said to Yoon, "Once the candidate fully understands the facts overall, I believe he will apologize himself soon," adding, "The sooner, the better."

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