Candidate Lee Jae-myung's Spouse Kim Hye-kyung to Hold Press Conference at 5 PM... Expected to Issue Public Apology

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Kim Hye-kyung, the spouse of Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, will hold a press conference on the 9th at the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.

The Democratic Party announced that Kim will directly state her position through a press conference at 5 p.m. that day, followed by a Q&A session with the press.

At this event, Kim is expected to publicly apologize for the recent controversy over 'excessive protocol.'

Previously, on the 2nd, Kim issued a written apology through the party, stating that everything was her fault and expressing regret for causing public concern, after which she suspended her activities as the candidate's spouse.

Candidate Lee also apologized on the 3rd through a statement, saying, "I apologize for causing concern due to the actions of an employee during my tenure in Gyeonggi Province," and added, "I hope the audit agencies will thoroughly investigate whether there was any improper use of corporate cards during my governorship, including the reported issues, to uncover the truth."

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