Lydia Ko denies giving golf lessons to first lady amid political controversy
Golfer Lydia Ko denied any involvement in an alleged golf outing with first lady Kim Hea Kyung, Monday, following claims by an opposition lawmaker that the first lady had received golf lessons from a prominent professional golfer on the day of a deadly fire in Seoul. "I was attending an official event hosted by a sponsor on the date in question and had absolutely no connection to the matter…
Korean golfer Lydia Ko has denied any involvement in providing golf lessons to first lady Kim Hea Kyung, following claims made by opposition lawmaker Rep. Joo Jin-woo. The allegations arose on the same day as a deadly fire in Seoul, which left five people seriously injured and 14 others with minor injuries. Ko clarified that she was attending an official event hosted by a sponsor on the date in question and had no connection to the matter.
She also stated her intention to take legal action against any unverified false information or damage to her reputation. This is not the first time Joo has accused members of the government in similar circumstances.
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