Cheong Wa Dae makes rare disclosure of Lee's golf outing ahead of opposition attack
Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday took the unusual step of disclosing information on President Lee Jae Myung’s private golf schedule, shortly before an opposition lawmaker held a news conference questioning his whereabouts when a ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in Daegu. The office confirmed that Lee visited Taereung Golf Club with his family Saturday, about the time reports that the ceiling of a…
On Sunday, Cheong Wa Dae made an uncommon disclosure regarding President Lee Jae Myung's private golf activities, just prior to an opposition lawmaker announcing a news conference to question his whereabouts following a ceiling collapse at a supermarket in Daegu. The office confirmed that Lee had visited Taereung Golf Club with his family on Saturday, around the same time reports emerged of the commercial building's ceiling collapsing in Daegu, resulting in dozens of injuries.
Lee was informed about the accident at the golf course and promptly called Kim Jong-chul, the acting National Police Agency chief, to inquire about the casualties and injuries. He then ordered authorities to prioritize rescue efforts and ensure a rapid, safe response. The presidential office explained that they typically do not disclose the president's undisclosed schedule or private holiday activities, but made this exception "to prevent unnecessary controversy."
They added that they regret the use of the president's private schedule for political disputes. This announcement was made shortly before Rep. Joo Jin-woo of the opposition party held a news conference regarding the incident.
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