Democratic Party of Korea: ``A well-known foreign media report on 'Mrs. Kim Geun-hee's branded bag...' is lowering the country's reputation.'' - South Korea

On the 27th, the Democratic Party of Korea (opposition party) cited a foreign media report regarding the controversy surrounding the exchange of brand backs by Mrs. Kim Kun-hee, the spouse of President Yoon Seo-gyul, and said,
"The country's national dignity is being degraded to no end." Kwon Chil-sun, the Democratic Party's top spokesperson, said in a briefing at the National Assembly that ``famous foreign news organizations all over the world are simultaneously criticizing Mrs. Kim Kun-hee's brand.''
It dealt with the suspicion of giving and receiving money. "Now, not only 70% of the people but also major foreign media outlets are expressing concern."
Spokesman Kwon said, ``It is a global economic newspaper and is known for its hard-line conservative policies.''
The Wall Street Journal ran an article saying, ``A single $2,200 (about 326,000 yen) Dior bag is shaking up South Korea.'' Britain's Reuters also reported that ``Brand products''
''The gift was like an admission ticket to meet Mrs. Kim,'' he said in an interview with Pastor Choi Jae-young.
Chief Spokesperson Kwon said, ``Mrs.
I am very concerned about the status of President Yoon and the Republic of Korea, who must stand on the dais again.'' He continued, ``President Yoon should not turn his back on the people's demands any longer. Please ignore the people's suspicions.''
"The more we try to cover it up, the more the dignity of the Republic of Korea will fall as well."