Special prosecutor secures testimony on Kim Keon-hee's office in Yongsan presidential quarters, claims 1 billion won spent on 'bulletproofing'

A special prosecutor's team is investigating claims that an office for first lady Kim Keon-hee was established within the Yongsan presidential office during the early days of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. Sources suggest that significant funds, reportedly around 1 billion won, were allocated for bulletproof installations for this purported office.

The investigation reportedly secured testimony from individuals, including officials from the Presidential Security Service, stating that a "First Lady's office" was indeed set up. This revelation has sparked controversy, particularly concerning the use of public funds for such facilities.

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In the early days of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, there was no office space for the first lady. This is a distortion of the facts.

However, Kim Keon-hee's legal representatives have strongly refuted these allegations. They issued a statement asserting that no dedicated office for the first lady existed during the initial period of the current administration. They acknowledged that a small space was later designated as the second lady's office in 2024, coinciding with the announcement of the second annex establishment.

This denial directly contradicts the special prosecutor's findings, creating a significant point of contention. The legal team emphasized that while a "Mugunghwa Room" existed for the first lady in the previous Blue House, no equivalent space was available in the Yongsan presidential office early in Yoon's term. The discrepancy highlights a developing political and legal battle surrounding the presidential office's arrangements.

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It is true that a small-scale second annex and a first lady's office were established in an empty space within the presidential office when the second annex was announced for establishment in the second half of 2024.