청, 기자 손가락 모독 논란에 "Hope Misunderstanding Is Resolved"

President Moon's Expression Brightens After Press Conference... "Did Not Feel It as Finger Insult at All"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House addressed suspicions that a reporter who participated in the questioning during President Moon Jae-in's press conference made a gesture resembling a finger insult, stating, "We hope the misunderstanding is resolved." They did not perceive it as a finger insult, and such an interpretation is seen as a misunderstanding.

A Blue House official said on the 19th during a meeting with reporters, "I heard about the finger insult controversy, and I was present at the scene, but I found it so strange that such a question would even arise. I did not feel it was a finger insult at all."

The official added, "There seems to have been a big misunderstanding. If there was a misunderstanding, we hope it will be cleared up. President Moon also did not feel any discomfort at all."

Meanwhile, the Blue House explained that after the press conference, President Moon said, "It's all over," and his expression was very bright.

An SNS post raising suspicions that a reporter who participated in the question session during the presidential press conference on the 18th made a gesture similar to finger profanity.