Acknowledge of Mobile Phone Issues 17 Days After Press Conference,
President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee are seen boarding the Air Force One at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam on the 19th for an official visit to the Czech Republic. (Provided by the Presidential Office) September 19, 2024/News1 © News1 Song Won Young Reporter,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Kim Jeong Ryul = It has been reported that President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady have stopped using their personal mobile phones. ‘,
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, ‘A presidential office official said on the 24th in a phone call regarding the replacement of the president’s and first lady’s phones, “Haven’t we mentioned that there would be a change in their communication system? It is in that context.” ‘,
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, ‘Previously, on the 7th, the presidential office announced that President Yoon and his wife would change their current mobile phone numbers following his public address and press conference. ‘,
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, ‘In his address, President Yoon stated, in response to criticism about First Lady Kim Keon Hee continuing private communications on her personal phone leading to various controversies, “I and my wife should have changed our phones after taking office.” ‘,
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, ‘At that time, President Yoon mentioned, “Even after becoming president, I’ve continued using the phone I used as a prosecutor, and I’ve been told numerous times to change it.” He added, “Due to issues such as wiretapping, I use a security phone for national security matters, but for routine communications with government officials, ministers, and others, I use my personal phone.” ‘,
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, ‘President Yoon said, “While there are risks, I also see advantages in doing this. However, I will take steps to reduce risks and ensure the public doesn’t worry or feel frustrated about these issues.”\n’]