Lee Yeon-woo is a financial journalist at The Korea Times. Her wide range of reporting includes policies, macroeconomics, stock market, companies and even crypto. She is passionate about connecting the dots in Korean finance and making it easier for foreign nationals to understand. Based on her previous experience as a national reporter, she also has a keen interest in social issues within the sector, including gender equality and ESG. Your tips and insights are always appreciated. You can send them to yanu@koreatimes.co.kr.
DPK official warns against affair allegations over viral cheek-poking video
Lee Ji-eun, left, head of the Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) Mapo A district chapter in Seoul, pokes DPK leadership candidate Jung Chung-rae in the cheek during the party's joint campaign speech event for the Chungcheong region, Saturday. After footage of the moment went viral, Lee apologized Tuesday for the gesture but warned of legal action against those alleging that she and Jung were having an affair. Screenshot from YouTube
By Lee Yeon-woo