Marital Trouble to Martial Law: The Christian Dior handbag that shook South Korea

What began as a seemingly benign act of receiving a luxury handbag escalated into a controversy that shook the nation, culminating in an unprecedented—albeit short-lived—declaration of martial law. The scandal, centered on First Lady Kim Keon-hee and a Christian Dior handbag, has since become a cautionary tale about power, perception, and the fragile nature of public trust.

Apr 7, 2025 - 15:25
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Marital Trouble to Martial Law: The Christian Dior handbag that shook South Korea
What began as a seemingly benign act of receiving a luxury handbag escalated into a controversy that shook the nation, culminating in an unprecedented—albeit short-lived—declaration of martial law. The scandal, centered on First Lady Kim Keon-hee and a Christian Dior handbag, has since become a cautionary tale about power, perception, and the fragile nature of public trust.

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