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South Korean President Yoon must seize chance to carry out promised reforms

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol speaking at a press conference marking his two years in office on May 9. PHOTO: AFP
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SEOUL – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s press conference to mark his two years in office was one filled with expressions of remorse and regret.

He apologised for “causing concern to the public” over his wife Kim Keon-hee’s “imprudent behaviour” in accepting a Dior handbag from a pastor, and expressed his belief that ongoing investigations would be “fair and firm”.

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