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South Korean anti-corruption official leading First Lady probe found dead
South Korean anti-corruption official leading First Lady probe found dead
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
A senior official from South Korea's anti-corruption body, who had spearheaded high-profile and politically sensitive investigations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee and former opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, was found dead Thursday.Prosecution probes South Korea’s First Lady over Dior bag scandal, stock manipulation
Prosecution probes South Korea’s First Lady over Dior bag scandal, stock manipulation
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024
Prosecutors questioned Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, face to face for the first time over allegations that she received a Christian Dior handbag and other luxury gifts in exchange for favours, as well as her supposed involvement in a stock manipulation case, the South Korean prosecution confirmed on July 21.South Korean First Lady's absence raises questions ahead of election
South Korean First Lady's absence raises questions ahead of election
TUESDAY, APRIL 02, 2024
South Korea’s First Lady Kim Keon Hee has not been seen in public since last December after a series of controversies, but many are not surprised by her long absence ahead of next week's high-stakes parliamentary election on April 10.Pressure mounting on Yoon to address first lady's bag scandal
Pressure mounting on Yoon to address first lady's bag scandal
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces increasing pressure to address a potential 3 million-won ($2,240) graft case involving first lady Kim Keon Hee. Critics argue the evolving scandal may impact the conservative leader's political integrity before the April general election.South Korean opposition passes special investigation bill into first lady
South Korean opposition passes special investigation bill into first lady
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023
Two contentious special investigation bills, one of which pushes for a probe into stock manipulation allegations involving First Lady Kim Keon Hee, were unilaterally passed by the opposition-led National Assembly on Thursday.Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former First lady, dead at 96
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former First lady, dead at 96
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as US president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians has died at the age of 96.South Korea's first lady backs dog meat ban
South Korea's first lady backs dog meat ban
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023
First lady Kim Keon Hee said she would work with animal activists until the dog meat industry was eradicated in Korea, continuing her campaign to promote awareness of animal rights.S Korean president shrugs off opposition push to probe first lady
S Korean president shrugs off opposition push to probe first lady
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2022
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday that he was not paying attention to the main opposition party's push to launch a special investigation into alleged irregularities involving first lady Kim Keon-hee.South Korean first lady may escape charges over fake credentials
South Korean first lady may escape charges over fake credentials
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2022
Police are expected to wrap up an investigation into academic falsification charges against first lady Kim Keon-hee this week without sending the case to prosecutors for possible indictment, sources said on Monday.U.S. first lady Jill Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
U.S. first lady Jill Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
MONDAY, MAY 09, 2022
U.S. first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Sunday (May 8) to show support for its people amid Russia's invasion, visiting a school that is serving as a temporary shelter and meeting Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska.