By Park Si-soo
Filipino President Benigno S. Aquino III has set off an Internet sensation over a relationship with a Korean woman.
The 52-year-old unmarried head of state is reportedly in a romantic relationship with Grace Lee, a popular TV host and radio disc jockey in the Philippines. She recently turned 30 and her Korean name is Lee Kyung-hee.
Both Aquino and Lee have remained silent on their relationship. Aquino’s spokesman also refused to confirm on it in the latest press briefing, saying “We do not comment on private matters of the President.”
The rumor flared up last week by a Twitter posting that said Aquino went out on a date with Lee.