The Odds of Meeting Bill Clinton in Gwanghwamun... Sightings Surge Across Seoul

Witness Accounts of Bill Clinton Posted on Online Communities
Speculation Arises Over the Background of His Visit to South Korea

As the June 3 presidential election approaches, former U.S. President Bill Clinton's secret visit to South Korea has further intensified questions about the background of his trip. It has been reported that there were no official schedules or intergovernmental meetings during this visit. On May 19, posts appeared on online communities claiming to have seen former President Clinton in areas such as Gwanghwamun and Insadong. These posts also included photos of Clinton taken in front of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun.

At a time approaching the June 3 presidential election, former U.S. President Bill Clinton's secret visit to South Korea has intensified questions about the background of his trip. It is known that there were no official schedules or intergovernmental meetings during this visit. Online community

Previously, on May 17, American influencer Laura Loomer claimed on her social networking service (SNS) that "former President Clinton is visiting South Korea to hold a fundraising event" and that "while in South Korea, he will meet with billionaire Michael Kim, the wealthiest person in the country." Laura Loomer is known as a far-right political activist in the United States and is also known to have ties with President Donald Trump.

Some have speculated that the Michael Kim mentioned by Laura Loomer refers to MBK Chairman Byungjoo Kim, as his American name is Michael Byungjoo Kim. According to the American economic magazine Forbes, Chairman Kim's net worth reaches $9.7 billion (approximately 14 trillion won). In 2023, he ranked first among South Korea's wealthiest individuals, surpassing Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee.

Some have speculated that Michael Kim mentioned in Laura Rumor's statement refers to MBK Chairman Byungjoo Kim, as his American name is Michael Byungjoo Kim. According to the American economic magazine Forbes, Chairman Kim's net worth reaches $9.7 billion (approximately 14 trillion won). In 2023, he ranked first in South Korea's wealthiest individuals, surpassing Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee. Online community

Meanwhile, some media outlets reported that this visit was made in the capacity of Senior Advisor at the investment firm I Squared Capital, together with the firm's owner, Sadek Wahba. Clinton reportedly took photos with each of the businesspeople who attended the luncheon and stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel near Gwanghwamun. It is said that he plans to return to the United States after visiting Singapore and Japan. In the midst of this, some have raised conspiracy theories related to the upcoming presidential election. Meanwhile, former President Clinton has no official record of visiting South Korea since the summit with former President Kim Dae-jung on November 20, 1998.