Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, appeared on the 6th as a suspect before the "Kim Keon-hee Special Investigation Team," drawing attention to her fashion.
Kim appeared around 10:11 a.m. at the office of the special investigation team located in the KT Gwanghwamun Building in Jongno District, Seoul. She stood on the photo line in a black long-sleeve suit and white shirt, holding a black bag that read "HOPE" in her left hand.
The bag is a tote bag released by the domestic brand "Billiontem" and is priced at 148,000 won. The manufacturer introduced the bag as an eco-friendly product made of 100% recycled nylon, contributing to carbon emission reduction and energy savings.
However, the shoes that Kim wore are known to be high-priced. These shoes are from the French luxury brand Roger Vivier and were estimated to have sold for about 1.2 million won at their launch in 2022.
Kim Keon-hee received a bag worth about 3 million won from Rev. Choi Jae-young, a pro-unification activist, in 2022. She is also suspected of receiving a bag from the luxury brand Chanel and an expensive diamond necklace through a person named Jeon Seong-bae.
On this day, Kim appeared before the special investigation team as a suspect in violations of the Capital Markets Act, allegations of false public declarations under the Public Official Election Act, and violations of the Public Service Ethics Act. This came 35 days after the special investigation began on the 2nd of the previous month.
Standing on the photo line, Kim said, "I sincerely apologize to the people for causing concern as someone who is nothing like me. I will receive a thorough investigation and come out well."