‘Dior Gate,’ Enthralling South Korea Handbag Scandal Involving the President’s Glamorous Wife, Limps to a Conclusion

Without apologizing, President Yoon said his wife’s ‘behavior’ was ‘unwise,’ and vowed ‘to ensure such incidents do not happen again.’

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President Biden, South Korea's first lady, Kim Keon-hee, and President Yoon during a state dinner at the White House, April 26, 2023, at Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Dior never got so much free advertising in Korea for its line of super-luxury handbags, but now it looks like the fun is nearing an end.

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