South Korea's first lady avoids limelight ahead of high-stakes election

Barley Risotto and Kimchi: A Culinary Crossroads| SaltWire #food #cookingshorts #kimchiSEOUL - Beset by controversies about share price manipulation and a costly gifted handbag, South Korea's first lady has not been seen in public since Dec. 15, but few in Seoul were surprised as a high-stakes parliamentary election approaches this month.

"Since the first lady is not portraying positive images to the public, for her to remain quiet during this time might actually help the election," said Shin Yul, a political science professor at Myongji University in Seoul. His wife again became embroiled in controversy in January, when images recorded by a hidden camera showed her accepting a Dior bag as a gift, an action that threatened to sow disarray in Yoon's PPP.

Kim, who has been an advocate for animal rights, had raised her profile with work to stop the consumption of dog meat and helped a push to ban the practice in South Korea.

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