Joo Jin-woo, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, questioned President Lee Jae-myung on October 11 regarding his golf outing during the ceiling collapse incident in Daegu the previous day. He asked, "Who did he play golf with? What money was used to pay for the golf?"
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Joo stated, "If he played with family, shouldn't it have been charged to the President's personal card?"
Joo revealed that he received information indicating that President Lee was golfing at Taereung Country Club in Nowon, Seoul, during the Daegu incident. He also presented photos and videos showing the presidential security vehicle parked at the golf course.
He pointed out that this was the third time President Lee was accused of golfing during a national crisis, following a fire at the National Intelligence Resource Management Agency and the disappearance of naval personnel. However, the Blue House did not confirm the allegations regarding the President golfing during the naval incident.
Joo remarked, "This time, we secured evidence from inside the golf course, and after holding the press conference for just 10 minutes, he had no choice but to admit it." He criticized the government and ruling party for previously condemning 'imperial golf' during the last administration, stating, "This imperial golf also requires an apology to the public."
He urged, "Now that it has been revealed that he played golf, he should clarify the circumstances of the previous incident involving the naval personnel. Who did he play golf with, and who paid for it? I hope he faces the judgment of the people."
Meanwhile, the Blue House spokesperson confirmed that President Lee visited the Taereung Golf Course with family the previous day. They also stated that he received reports about the Daegu ceiling collapse and directed a full response from the relevant agencies.
The spokesperson added, "It is our principle not to confirm the President's private schedule, but to prevent unnecessary debate over a private holiday schedule, we are making an exception to disclose this. We express regret over the political use of the President's private schedule in political disputes."
During a press conference at the National Assembly, Joo stated, "If he played with family, shouldn't it have been charged to the President's personal card?"
Joo revealed that he received information indicating that President Lee was golfing at Taereung Country Club in Nowon, Seoul, during the Daegu incident. He also presented photos and videos showing the presidential security vehicle parked at the golf course.
He pointed out that this was the third time President Lee was accused of golfing during a national crisis, following a fire at the National Intelligence Resource Management Agency and the disappearance of naval personnel. However, the Blue House did not confirm the allegations regarding the President golfing during the naval incident.
Joo remarked, "This time, we secured evidence from inside the golf course, and after holding the press conference for just 10 minutes, he had no choice but to admit it." He criticized the government and ruling party for previously condemning 'imperial golf' during the last administration, stating, "This imperial golf also requires an apology to the public."
He urged, "Now that it has been revealed that he played golf, he should clarify the circumstances of the previous incident involving the naval personnel. Who did he play golf with, and who paid for it? I hope he faces the judgment of the people."
Meanwhile, the Blue House spokesperson confirmed that President Lee visited the Taereung Golf Course with family the previous day. They also stated that he received reports about the Daegu ceiling collapse and directed a full response from the relevant agencies.
The spokesperson added, "It is our principle not to confirm the President's private schedule, but to prevent unnecessary debate over a private holiday schedule, we are making an exception to disclose this. We express regret over the political use of the President's private schedule in political disputes."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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