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 move by revealing details about President Lee Jae Myung's personal golf activities, just prior to an opposition lawmaker addressing the media regarding the president's absence during a critical incident. The presidential office disclosed that Lee had been spotted at Taereung Golf Club with his family on Saturday, around the time that reports emerged of a ceiling collapse in a commercial building in Daegu, resulting in numerous injuries.
Following the news of the accident, Lee was informed at the golf course, and he promptly contacted the acting National Police Agency chief, Kim Jong-chul, to inquire about the casualties and injuries.
The presidential office stated that they typically refrain from confirming the president's undisclosed schedule or private holiday engagements, but they chose to share this information in this particular instance to avert further controversy. They expressed regret that the president's private schedule was being exploited for political purposes.
The announcement was made just ahead of Rep. Joo Jin-woo, a member of the opposition party, who held a news conference questioning the president's whereabouts during the Daegu incident.
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