Ex South Korean First Lady Files Defamation Case Against Lawmaker Over Her Solo Trip to India in 2018
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook has taken legal action against ruling party lawmaker Rep Bae Hyun-jin, accusing him of spreading false information and defamation concerning her solo trip to India in 2018. This lawsuit, filed with the police, marks a significant escalation in a contentious issue that has heightened political tensions in South Korea. Rep Bae, a member of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), alleged that Kim's trip incurred undue expenses totaling 230 million won (approximately USD 166,400). According to Bae, over 62 million won of this amount was spent solely on in-flight meals. Kim Jung-sook, through a statement released by Rep Yoon Kun-young of the main opposition Democratic Party, has strongly denied these claims, describing them as baseless and defamatory. The controversy surrounding Kim's trip has been particularly intense due to its unique nature. Her journey to India was conducted without the presence of then-President Moon Jae...
