First Lady Kim Geon-hee's 'Laser Gaze' Toward Yoon: The Truth? ... Lee Jun-seok Says "No Strong Alcohol"

On the 10th, at the inauguration banquet of President Yoon Seok-yeol held at the Shilla Hotel Yeongbingwan in Jung-gu, Seoul, First Lady Kim Keon-hee is seen sending a glance toward President Yoon. Some interpreted this as her possibly trying to stop President Yoon from drinking alcohol. Photo by Online Community Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lee Gyehwa] People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok commented on President Yoon Seok-yeol hastily putting down his glass after his wife Kim Geon-hee gave him a look, saying, "The glance that was caught by chance seemed to show a worried expression."

On the MBN program 'Pandora' aired on the 16th, Lee said, in response to the host's remark that "The scene where Mrs. Kim shot a laser gaze and President Yoon quickly put down his glass became a hot topic," "Mrs. Kim probably was not worried about drinking."

Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, appeared on MBN's "Pandora" on the 16th and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the inauguration dinner held at the Shilla Hotel's State Guesthouse for President Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo by "Pandora" broadcast screen capture

He continued, "The scene took place at a reception hall, and there were no strong alcoholic drinks," adding, "President Yoon usually enjoys drinks with higher alcohol content. The drinks at the reception were almost non-alcoholic, so it was not a level to worry about." He explained, "It seems that the glance from Mrs. Kim was caught by chance and appeared as if she was worried about drinking."

On the 10th, at the inauguration commemorative dinner held at the Shilla Hotel's State Guesthouse in Jung-gu, Seoul, Mrs. Kim's gaze toward President Yoon became a topic of public interest. Some interpreted it as a silent request for abstinence from alcohol, considering President Yoon is known as a habitual drinker. The intense look was even described as a 'laser gaze.'

Afterward, President Yoon immediately put down the glass he was drinking from, prompting netizens to react with comments such as "She stopped him from drinking more," "This is true spousal support," "A realistic couple's appearance," "He seems to like drinking usually," and "A president tightly held by his wife."

First Lady Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, is having a conversation with Yoon Ho-jung, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, at a dinner party for foreign guests held at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th.
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Additionally, Leader Lee commented on the scene where Yoon Ho-jung, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, shared a broad smile with Mrs. Kim, saying, "I once said that when the First Lady engaged in external activities, it would not be a minus."

He added, "The Democratic Party has been attacking and trying to lower her image, but Mrs. Kim is a businesswoman by background," explaining, "She has a profession involving many interactions with people and has achieved some success in that field, so she does not treat others badly. She has a likable style." He further said, "When Chairman Yoon actually met her, he probably smiled. If he had made a frowning face in that situation, it would have been a stranger situation."