The Democratic Party says Kim Gun-hee's apology "does not resolve suspicions"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, is leaving after his wife, Kim Geon-hee, made a public apology regarding allegations of false credentials at the party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 26th. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] On the 26th, the Democratic Party of Korea criticized Kim Geon-hee, wife of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, for her public apology, stating that "the public's suspicions regarding the issues raised about Ms. Kim have not been resolved."

Nam Young-hee, spokesperson for the Democratic Party's election campaign committee, said at a briefing held at the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, "We hope today's apology reflects the sincere feelings of candidate Yoon and his wife."

On the same day, Ms. Kim held a press conference at the People Power Party headquarters, acknowledging the allegations of a "false resume" surrounding her and apologizing to the public. She said, "Even if you criticize me, Kim Geon-hee, who has made mistakes, I earnestly ask you not to take away your feelings for my husband, who has walked a very difficult and hard path until now," adding, "I offer my apologies. I am sorry."

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