Seol Nanyoung Says She Admires Yuk Youngsoo: "Corporate Card Abuse? Unimaginable for Us"

Appearing Consecutively on YouTube and TV Broadcasts
Appealing for Support by Emphasizing "Integrity"

Seol Nanyoung, the spouse of Kim Moonsoo, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, said, "(Corporate cards) cannot be abused recklessly. It is absolutely unacceptable," indirectly criticizing Kim Hyekyung, the spouse of Lee Jaemyung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate. On May 19, Seol appeared consecutively on Maeil Newspaper's YouTube program "Lee Dongjae's News Cabinet" and Channel A's "News A," where she shared her views on the allegations of corporate card misuse by Kim Hyekyung, the spouse of Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jaemyung.

Mrs. Seol Nanyoung, the spouse of Kim Moonsoo, the People Power Party presidential candidate, said, "(Corporate cards) cannot be abused recklessly. It is absolutely unacceptable," indirectly targeting Mrs. Kim Hyekyung, the spouse of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate. Photo by Jo Yongjun

Seol went on to mention Kim's tenure as Gyeonggi Province Governor, stating, "Such matters (the use of corporate cards) were extremely strict. We believed that was the principle and accepted it as a matter of course," adding, "It is unimaginable for an individual to use a corporate card for personal purposes." Regarding the recent incident where Kim referred to fellow party member Bae Hyunjin, who visited Garak Market to support his campaign, as "Miss Garak Market," Seol commented, "I spoke to him about it. Young people today really dislike terms like 'Miss Korea' or 'Miss Garak.' I told him never to use such expressions." She added, "Since Garak Market is in Bae's constituency and Kim's intention was to promote the market, he said he would be more careful in the future."

"The First Lady I Admire Most Is Yuk Youngsoo"

In the interview with Channel A, Seol explained her decision to campaign without a separate 'spouse team,' saying, "This is my intention. The candidate feels the same way," and added, "When too many people gather, business owners feel it is a disturbance. I think it is best to have only the minimum number of people accompany us." When asked which First Lady she most admires, she chose Yuk Youngsoo, the spouse of former President Park Chunghee. Regarding the "Second Office of the First Lady," which was established to support the First Lady during former President Yoon Sukyeol's term, she said, "I support it. Setting appropriate boundaries is extremely important, and effort must be made in this regard."

Finally, Mrs. Seol emphasized Kim's integrity in these broadcasts and asked for support. She introduced Kim as "someone who has lived as an ordinary citizen and therefore understands their pain and hardships very well. A well-rounded individual." Photo by Dongjoo Yoon

Finally, Seol emphasized Kim's integrity during these broadcasts and asked for support. She introduced Kim as "someone who has lived as an ordinary citizen and therefore understands the pain and hardships of the people very well. A well-rounded individual." She continued, "He is honest, upright, clean, and still pure. Having served three terms as a National Assembly member, as a provincial governor, and as a cabinet minister, he has participated in all aspects of state affairs?politics, administration, and governance. Based on this experience, he will perform exceptionally well." Regarding her husband's presidential bid, she said, "I wanted to spend time with my grandchildren and family, but I thought, 'Is this era calling for my husband?'" She added, "Although I am lacking, I will do my best to support him and help him become an excellent president."